How to Make Marinated Scallops Wrapped in Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for an elegant and delicious appetizer to impress your guests, look no further than marinated scallops wrapped in bacon. This indulgent dish combines the sea-kissed flavors of tender scallops with the smoky richness of bacon, creating a mouthwatering treat that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Marinating the scallops in a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs infuses them with a bright, zesty essence that perfectly complements the savory bacon. This st...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 12 large sea scallops, halved
  • 12 slices smoked bacon, halved
  • 24 toothpicks
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 33 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 pieces

  • Stir together maple syrup, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a bowl until smooth. Add the scallops, and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Arrange bacon pieces on baking sheet so they do not overlap. Bake in preheated oven until some of the grease has rendered out of the bacon; the bacon should still be very soft and pliable, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon from the baking sheet and pat with paper towels to remove excess grease. Drain or wipe grease from the baking sheet.
  • Wrap each scallop piece with a piece of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Place onto baking sheet. Sprinkle the scallops with brown sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the scallops are opaque and the bacon is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once.
  • Nutrition

    83 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 132mg