Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bacon strips; 16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds), side muscles removed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; Chopped fresh parsley; Seafood cocktail sauce, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Channel your inner professional chef by learning how to make bacon-wrapped scallops.

Ingredients

8 bacon strips
16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds), side muscles removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
Chopped fresh parsley
Seafood cocktail sauce, optional

Directions

Place bacon in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cut bacon strips lengthwise in half.
Wrap a halved bacon strip around each scallop; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Wipe skillet clean if necessary. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. In batches, add scallops; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque. Discard toothpicks. Sprinkle with parsley; if desired, top with additional salt and pepper. Serve with seafood cocktail sauce if desired..

Nutrition Facts

4 scallops: 258 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1327mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein.