How to Make Firecracker Scallops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Firecracker scallops are a delightful dish that is perfect for anyone who loves a little bit of heat with their seafood. This recipe is a great way to impress your guests with a dish that is both visually stunning and delicious. The spicy and sweet flavors of the sauce perfectly complement the delicate and succulent scallops, creating a dish that is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Crumble the bacon once cool to the touch.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Heat the reserved bacon drippings in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir the butter and garlic salt into the bacon drippings; allow the butter to melt completely. Cook the scallops in the butter mixture until there is a light brown coating on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the scallops to a baking dish. Spoon the butter sauce over the scallops. Drizzle the horseradish sauce over the scallops and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
  • Bake the scallops under the preheated broiler until the sauce begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    473 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 3107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 875mg