Easy Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe with 5 Simple Ingredients
This recipe combines juicy, tender sea scallops wrapped in crispy, sweet-savory bacon for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner option that comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings (2 scallops per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large sea scallops (dry-packed, fresh or thawed frozen)
- 10 strips thin sliced bacon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Toothpicks (preferably reusable bamboo)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, toss the scallops with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cut bacon strips in half; each half will wrap one scallop.
- Wrap each scallop tightly with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick through the middle.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped scallops on a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet. If no wire rack, place directly on a foil-lined baking sheet and flip halfway through cooking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking at 12 minutes for golden, crispy bacon and opaque, tender scallops.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to settle.
- Serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
Use dry-packed scallops to avoid watery results. Thin bacon crisps better without overcooking scallops. If bacon curls or shrinks too much, partially cook it for 1-2 minutes before wrapping. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking. Broil carefully to prevent burning. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and re-crisped under the broiler or in a hot skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bacon-wrapped scal
- Calories: 150180
- Fat: 1012
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Protein: 1214
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