Scallops wrapped in bacon is a delicious and easy to make dish. The bacon provides a crispy and salty contrast to the sweet and tender scallops, and the dish can be served as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- 6 bacon strips
- 12 large scallops
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
- Wrap each scallop in a bacon strip and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the scallops on a lightly oiled baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the scallops are cooked through.
- Squeeze the lemon over the scallops and serve immediately.
Potential Changes & Improvements
There are many ways that you can change and improve this dish. Some ideas include:
- Using different types of bacon, such as smoked or maple
- Adding herbs or spices to the scallops before wrapping in bacon
- Brushing the scallops with BBQ sauce or other glazes before cooking
- Serving the scallops with a dipping sauce on the side
What Other Foods it Works Well With
Scallops wrapped in bacon can be served with a variety of other dishes. Some good options include:
- Roasted or mashed potatoes
- Steamed vegetables
- Salad
- Rice
- pasta
Common Mistakes
Some common mistakes that are made when making this dish include:
- Not wrapping the bacon tightly enough around the scallops, causing the bacon to unravel during cooking
- Not cooking the scallops long enough, resulting in chewy or undercooked scallops
- Overcooking the scallops, resulting in dry and tough scallops
Nutritional Information
This dish is high in protein and fat. Each serving (3 scallops wrapped in bacon) contains:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
Allergens:
- Bacon
- Scallops