Beef Bacon Wrapped Scallops (Printer-friendly)
Sea scallops wrapped in beef bacon, oven-roasted and finished with a bright lemon butter sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 8 large sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
→ Meats
02 - 8 slices beef bacon
→ Seasonings
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
06 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top.
02 - Season scallops on all sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Wrap each scallop tightly with a slice of beef bacon, securing with a toothpick through the side.
04 - Place wrapped scallops on the wire rack. Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway, until beef bacon is crisp and scallops are just opaque.
05 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and juice, then remove from heat. Mix in chopped parsley.
06 - Remove toothpicks from scallops. Arrange scallops on a platter and drizzle with lemon butter sauce. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The beef bacon adds a deeper smokiness than traditional pork bacon that pairs beautifully with the delicate scallops
- This looks fancy enough for company but comes together in under thirty minutes
02 -
- Pat those scallops absolutely dry before wrapping or they will steam instead of roast
- Do not overcook the scallops, they will become rubbery and tough very quickly
03 -
- Use scallops that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly
- Let the sauce sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together