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Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Name: Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 appetizers
Ingredients: 10 slices bacon; 10 sea scallops; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Rating: 4.68 stars

41 Ratings
27 Reviews
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I like my bacon-wrapped scallops a little spicy, so I added a kick to them. I often prepare these for my husband for our date nights and serve them with steak.

By Ashley Robinson

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 appetizers

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 5 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

10 slices bacon
10 sea scallops
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned but still pliable, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.

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Step 2

Wrap each slice of bacon around one sea scallop and secure with a toothpick. Season with Cajun seasoning.
Step 3

Heat olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat; sear scallops until golden and bacon is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Squeeze lemon over scallops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

198 calories; protein 21.1g; carbohydrates 3.1g; fat 10.9g; cholesterol 54.4mg; sodium 683mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (27)

Most helpful positive review

Baking Nana

Allstar

12/21/2012

Very nice and oh so quick. Here is a secret to a good sear on the scallops. Get your pan screaming hot - I used Grape Seed oil, as it has a high smoke point - place your wrapped scallops into the pan - don't over crowd them - and DO NOT MOVE them. The temptation is to shake and move the scallops around but hands off! About 3 minutes, give them a flip and the same thing with the other side. Let them sear without moving them. Have everything else for dinner ready and waiting. I served these with a lovely salad with sliced oranges, red onion, baby lettuce and sliced mushrooms. What a perfect meal. Read More

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PPK

01/02/2015

Disappointed. Had for New Years Eve & the bacon took over in flavor. You didn't even taste the scallop. With the price of scallops we'll stick to other recipes to use. It was quick & easy to make. Read More

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4 star values: 5
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Baking Nana

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12/21/2012

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Anonymous

02/01/2013

These were fantastic and went together perfectly with an asparagus risotto. We didn't have a cajun seasoning mix on hand so we used the allrecipes Simple Cajun Seasoning recipe with garlic powder and onion powder as other users suggested. Read More

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Leffer

09/01/2014

The Baking Nana instructions of not moving the scallops was perfect. These were a huge hit at my family party this weekend. Very tasty and very easy. We used our 1000W microwave to pre-cook the bacon. We had 4 slices on a plate for 2:30 on high. Then when searing in the oil, they became perfectly crispy. We made about 20 scallops at a time. Will do this one again. Read More

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Spunky Buddy

03/23/2014

It would be dangerous to use the amount of Cajun seasoning as directed as it would dominate the taste of the sweet, delicately flavored scallops. I used only a light dusting which gave them just the right amount of spice. Read More

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Lori

04/28/2013

This was easy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and was pleased! Read More

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Vanessa Chang

05/31/2014

Delicious. A crowd pleaser. Read More

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HelenaFrazier

04/22/2014

The best ever!!!!! Read More

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ksucarri

06/13/2013

YUMMY!! Read More

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Michelle

04/18/2014

This is execellent. Read More

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PPK

01/02/2015

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This was easy and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and was pleased!

Delicious. A crowd pleaser.

The best ever!!!!!

YUMMY!!

This is execellent.

Disappointed. Had for New Years Eve & the bacon took over in flavor. You didn't even taste the scallop. With the price of scallops we'll stick to other recipes to use. It was quick & easy to make.