Crispy, savory, and effortlessly elegant, bacon-wrapped scallops are an easy way to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table. With just a few ingredients and under 20 minutes of cooking time, they’re perfect for appetizers, surf-and-turf dinners, or special occasions.
Serving Size: ~24 scallops
Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
Ingredients
– Sea Scallops, 2 lbs
– Thick Cut Bacon, sliced in half lengthwise
– Olive oil or melted butter
– Garlic powder
– Smoked paprika
– Fresh cracked black pepper
– Optional finish: lemon wedges, chopped parsley, or honey drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (or heat a grill to medium-high).
- Season Sea Scallops lightly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Wrap each scallop tightly with a strip of Thick Cut Bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange on a wire rack set over a baking sheet (this helps crisp the bacon evenly).
- Brush bacon lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes until bacon is crispy and scallops are just opaque. Grill option: Grill 2–3 minutes per side, turning carefully.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon, fresh herbs, or a light honey drizzle for sweet-savory balance.
Perfect for hosting or a last-minute upgrade, these bacon-wrapped scallops come together fast and disappear even faster. Serve them hot, add your favorite finishing touch, and let the flavors speak for themselves.
