When you are looking for an appetizer to impress, it doesn't get better than bacon wrapped scallops! Baked in the oven and wrapped in crispy bacon, these scallops are cooked perfectly with a sweet and buttery flavor and texture. Finished with some hot pepper jelly for a spicy kick.
16wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and a rack.
Cook bacon in the oven gently until partially cooked but not crisp and still flexible.
Rinse scallops under running cold water, pat dry with paper towels. If you notice any tag-like pieces on the side of the scallops, this is a tough muscle and should be removed. Just pinch it with your fingers to remove.
Wrap each half around a scallop and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the scallops in a single layer on the baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Brush the mixture over the top of each of the scallops, and season with salt and black pepper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 425 for 12 – 15 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and scallops are cooked through. Scallops should be 125 -130 internal temperature.
Brush each scallop with pepper jelly and serve warm as an appetizer.
NOTES
Pat the scallops dry with kitchen paper before brushing them with melted butter. This removes excess water that can cause the scallops to steam rather than bake.
Before you start cooking, start to soak the toothpicks in cold water. This will mean they won't burn when you cook the scallops.
Cooked scallops will register at 125F when they are cooked through and will be an opaque white color. Take care not to overcook them or they can become chewy.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Bacon wrapped scallops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 872mg36%
Potassium 359mg10%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 320IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
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