Easy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Bacon-wrapped scallops are a fan favorite for good reason—they have the perfect bite-size balance of textures and flavors with smoky, salty goodness from the bacon and sweetness from the scallops. This appetizer is super-easy to make and cooks quickly in the broiler.
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- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 slices bacon (partially cooked)
- 24 large sea scallops (about 2 pounds)
- Dash seasoned pepper
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Fry 12 slices of bacon gently in batches in a hot skillet until partially cooked so that it's still flexible but not crisp. Set aside.
- 3
Rinse the 24 sea scallops under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any tag-like pieces on the side of the scallops (a tough muscle) by pinching them with your fingers.
- 4
Cut each bacon slice crosswise in half; wrap each half around a scallop and secure with a toothpick. Preheat the broiler.
- 5
Sprinkle the scallops lightly with a dash of seasoned pepper .
- 6
Place the scallops on a rack in a broiling pan or baking sheet.
- 7
Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the scallops turn opaque throughout. Use tongs to turn the scallops once or twice during cooking to ensure that the bacon browns evenly on all sides.
- 8
If serving as an appetizer, keep the toothpicks in place; if serving as a main dish, carefully remove them before serving.
- 9
Enjoy.