Easy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
A super-easy appetizer, bacon-wrapped scallops offer a perfect balance of smoky, salty bacon and sweet scallops, cooked quickly under the broiler.
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Instructions
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Preheat the broiler.
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Partially cook 12 bacon slices until flexible, then set aside.
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Rinse and pat dry 24 sea scallops, removing any tough muscle.
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Cut each bacon slice in half, wrap around a scallop, and secure with a toothpick.
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Sprinkle scallops with seasoned pepper.
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Place scallops on a broiling pan.
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Broil 4-5 inches from heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once or twice, until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp.
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Serve immediately; remove toothpicks if not serving as an appetizer.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
126 kcal
Carbohydrate:
2 g
Cholesterol:
34 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
14 g
Saturated Fat:
2 g
Sodium:
561 mg
Sugar:
0 g
Fat:
6 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g