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Loaded Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Delight

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring large sea scallops wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large sea scallops (fresh or thawed, patted dry)
  • 12 slices thinly sliced bacon (Applewood smoked preferred)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat scallops dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. Lightly sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides of the scallops.
  4. Wrap each scallop with one slice of thin bacon, securing with a toothpick.
  5. Arrange wrapped scallops on a baking sheet lined with foil or left bare, spaced about an inch apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bacon is mostly cooked and scallops are opaque but tender, flipping halfway through.
  7. While scallops bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  8. Add minced garlic and cook gently for about 3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  9. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, and smoked paprika if using. Remove from heat.
  10. Switch oven to broil. Brush garlic butter glaze generously over each scallop.
  11. Broil for 1-2 minutes until bacon crisps up and garlic butter bubbles, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  12. Remove toothpicks before serving. Drizzle any leftover garlic butter over scallops and garnish with extra parsley if desired.
  13. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Pat scallops dry thoroughly to ensure proper browning and avoid rubbery texture. Use toothpicks to keep bacon snug and prevent unwrapping. Broil at the end for a crispy finish but watch carefully to avoid burning. Serve immediately for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Bacon brands should be checked for gluten if sensitive.

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