Beef Bacon Wrapped Scallops (Printable)

Succulent scallops enveloped in beef bacon paired with a bright lemon butter drizzle.

# 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 Make It:

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 smoky beef bacon creates this incredible crispy shell that keeps the scallops perfectly tender inside
  • That lemon butter sauce pulls everything together with just the right brightness
  • They look fancy enough for dinner guests but come together in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • Dry those scallops thoroughly or the bacon will not stay wrapped and you will end up with a sad unravelled mess
  • The scallops are done when they are just opaque throughout. Overcook them even a minute and they turn rubbery.
  • Let the lemon butter sauce sit for a minute off the heat so the flavors can marry before drizzling
03 -
  • Buy the dry scallops not wet ones if you can find them at your seafood counter
  • Let the wrapped scallops sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking for more even cooking

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