Appetizer: United States – Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Ingredients
12 Sea scallops, about 1 lb (454 g) total 6 Thin bacon slices, halved, about 3 oz (85 g) total Brown sugar, optional, for glazing Toothpicks Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat broiler or grill to high and line a baking sheet with foil if broiling. 2. Wrap each scallop with half a strip of bacon, secure with a toothpick, and lightly season with pepper; optionally sprinkle a touch of brown sugar. 3. Arrange scallops on the sheet or grill and cook 6–10 minutes, turning once, until bacon is crisp and scallops are cooked through. 4. Drain briefly on paper towel, remove toothpicks, and serve hot.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 162 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.6 g
Protein: 16.6 g
Fat: 8.4 g
Saturated fat: 2.8 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Sugar: 0.1 g
Sodium: 605 mg
Potassium: 275 mg
Calcium: 8 mg
Iron: 0.51 mg
Vitamin A: 3 µg RAE
Vitamin D: 0.1 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:29+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.