Asian Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipes

ASIAN BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Wrap a bacon piece around each scallop; secure with toothpicks. Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until scallops are firm and opaque., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce and juice. Remove toothpicks from scallops. Top each with a slice of water chestnut; drizzle with mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place the toothpicks/skewers in a bowl and pour boiling hot water over them and let them soak while you prepare the scallops.
• Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
• Place the bacon on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the fat starts to render and cook out. This will help make the bacon crisp by the time you are done baking them in the oven. IF you want very crispy bacon, precook it a lot!
• Wrap a scallop in a slice of bacon around the edges then secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining scallops.,
• Arrange the scallops in a single layer on a large baking sheet with space between each one.
• Combine the garlic butter sauce and brush/drizzle over all of the scallops on the baking sheet, making sure that each scallop has minced garlic on top.
• Bake 15-17 minutes until the scallops are 125/130°, are tender and opaque and the bacon is cooked through. Serve hot.

ASIAN STYLE GRILLED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, Mirin, chili sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar and oil. Add scallops and toss well. Set aside to marinate for 1/2 hour under refrigeration.
• Cook the bacon until lightly browned but only about half cooked. It must still be flexible enough to wrap around the scallops. Cut each piece in half.
• Preheat your grill to a medium heat.
• Remove the scallops from the marinade and pat dry. Wrap each scallop in a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
• Place the wrapped scallops on the grill and cook for about 6 minutes until bacon is crispy and the scallops are firm. Watch for flare ups and turn them often. Serve immediately.

BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Fold a spinach leaf around each scallop half. Wrap bacon over spinach and secure with a toothpick. Place on baking sheet or broiler pan. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp. Remove toothpick. Squeeze lemon over each. Serve immediately.

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS RECIPE IN THE OVEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to the Broil setting. Place an oven-safe rack over a baking sheet.
• Pat the scallops dry. Toss the scallops with lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange the short (halved) bacon slices in a row on a cutting board. Place a scallop at the end of one slice and roll up. Secure with a toothpick and place onto the rack over the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining scallops and bacon.
• Broil 6 inches from the heating element for 5 minutes. Flip the scallops and broil for 4-7 more minutes, until the bacon is crispy.
• If desired, drizzle with lemon butter sauce right before serving.