Scallops Wrapped In Bacon Recipe
Fresh, dry-packed scallops wrapped with Applewood bacon & served with Hoisin sauce.
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Ingredients
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Scallops & Bacon
Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Assembly & Finishing
Method
Prepare Scallops & Bacon
- 1
Trim and dry scallops
If scallops have a small side muscle, remove it by pulling it off gently. Pat each scallop very dry with paper towels to ensure good browning.
- 2
Cut bacon
Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise to make 24 shorter strips (one half per scallop).
- 3
Season scallops
Lightly season both sides of each scallop with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 4
Wrap scallops
Wrap one bacon half around the middle of each scallop, overlapping slightly. Secure with a skewer or toothpick inserted through the bacon and scallop so it holds during cooking.
Cook Scallops
- 5
Preheat and pan-sear
Preheat a large oven-safe skillet (cast-iron preferred) over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons neutral oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- 6
- 7
Flip and brown bacon
Turn each scallop to brown the bacon side and another scallop side, about 1 to 1.5 minutes. You want the bacon to begin crisping but it will finish cooking in the oven.
- 8
Finish in oven
Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 4–6 minutes, or until scallops are opaque in the center and bacon is crisp to your liking. Internal scallop temperature should be about 120–125°F (49–52°C) for tender doneness. If using a non-oven-safe pan, transfer scallops to a rimmed baking sheet before roasting.
- 9
Prepare Hoisin Dipping Sauce
- 10
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon honey until smooth.
- 11
Adjust seasoning
Taste and adjust balance: add a few drops more rice vinegar for brightness, extra honey for sweetness, or a pinch of soy sauce for saltiness.
- 12
Finish garnish
Stir in toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion. Transfer sauce to a small serving bowl.
Plate & Serve
- 13
Arrange
Arrange bacon-wrapped scallops on a warm platter or on individual appetizer plates. Place the hoisin dipping sauce in a small bowl in the center or alongside.
- 14
Garnish and serve
Garnish scallops with an additional sprinkle of sliced scallion and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for guests who prefer a bright squeeze.