Beef Bacon Wrapped Scallops (Print Version)
Succulent scallops wrapped in beef bacon and finished with rich lemon butter for a savory bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 12 large sea scallops, side muscle removed, patted completely dry
→ Meat
02 - 12 slices beef bacon
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Additional
10 - 12 toothpicks, soaked in water
11 - Olive oil, for brushing
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven broiler to high setting. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top if available for better air circulation.
02 - Wrap each scallop with one slice of beef bacon, securing with a soaked toothpick. Trim bacon slices if necessary to fit around scallops without excessive overlapping.
03 - Lightly brush each bacon-wrapped scallop with olive oil. Arrange seam-side down on the prepared wire rack or baking sheet.
04 - Broil 6-8 inches from heat source for 5-7 minutes per side, turning once halfway through. Cook until bacon is crisp and scallops are opaque throughout. Avoid overcooking to prevent tough texture.
05 - While scallops cook, melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
06 - Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Remove from heat immediately to preserve fresh flavors.
07 - Transfer cooked scallops to serving platter. Drizzle warm lemon butter sauce evenly over all scallops. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beef bacon adds a deeper smokiness than regular pork bacon that pairs beautifully with sweet scallops
- These come together in under 30 minutes but look like something from a high end restaurant
02 -
- Overcooked scallops become rubbery and tough so watch them closely during the last minutes of broiling
- Patting scallops completely dry before wrapping is crucial or the bacon will not crisp properly
03 -
- Position your oven rack in the upper third position before preheating to get the bacon crispy without burning
- Let the scallops rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even results