Baked Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Recipe

Indulge in these succulent, bacon-wrapped sea scallops! This easy recipe, perfected at a New Year's party, creates a decadent and satisfying meal. Perfectly seared scallops wrapped in crispy bacon, bursting with flavor from a zesty lemon-wine sauce. A show-stopping appetizer or elegant main course, ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 56 mins
Calories 552.7 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops

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How to Make Baked Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine and bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat.
  3. Add 1 pound sea scallops to the melted butter and wine sauce. Gently toss to coat.
  4. Marinate scallops in the sauce for at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator).
  5. While scallops marinate, prepare 8 slices of bacon. Cut each slice in half lengthwise.
  6. Wrap each scallop with half a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
  7. Place the bacon-wrapped scallops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 8 minutes, then flip the scallops and bake for another 8 minutes, or until the scallops are opaque and the bacon is crispy. Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  9. Remove from oven, carefully remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

101g

Carbs

1g