Bacon wrapped Scallops. These bacon wrapped scallops are jumbo scallops coated in a sweet and savory glaze, then broiled to perfection. A simple yet elegant appetizer or main course option that is sure to get rave reviews! Bacon Wrapped Scallops are elegant enough for a dinner party or a romantic dinner for two and easy enough to prepare on a busy weeknight.
I have been craving bacon wrapped scallops forever and finally decided to test them out in the air fryer.
Playing around with them in my kitchen, I found partially cooking the bacon before wrapping.
Wrap each scallop in a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
You can cook Bacon wrapped Scallops using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Bacon wrapped Scallops
- Prepare 8 large of scallops.
- Prepare 8 slice of bacon.
- You need 3 clove of garlic, minced.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of butter.
- You need 1/2 tbsp of thyme.
- It's 1/2 tbsp of oregano.
- Prepare 8 of toothpicks.
Place the bacon wrapped scallops onto a baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper. Bacon-wrapped scallops lightly marinated in a teriyaki, fresh grated ginger, and brown sugar sauce. These are always a huge hit at every party I go to. They disappear fast and then I'm always asked for.
Bacon wrapped Scallops instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Melt the butter and then add in garlic, thyme and oregano..
- Wrap the circumference of each scallop in a slice of bacon and use toothpick to fasten on by sticking through the bacon into the scallop. Place, spaced out on a cookie sheet..
- Pour butter mixture onto the scallops..
- Bake until bacon is crispy and the tops of the scallops start to turn golden, but not too much because then they will get chewy and overcooked..
They are wrapped in bacon and broiled and seasoned until done. DIRECTIONS Wrap a piece of bacon around each scallop; secure with toothpick. Arrange the wrapped scallops on a baking sheet. Bacon-wrapped scallops are a complex combination of salty and sweet as well as juicy and crisp. While the taste and texture are complex, the preparation is simple.