Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Recipe

One wouldn’t think that bacon and seafood goes well together, but in this case it does. The natural sweetness of the sea scallops provides a surprising flavor balance when served with thick slabs of bacon.

Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops with Spicy Remoulade

Serves 6-8

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Prep time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

10-12 large fresh sea scallops

10-12 pieces thick cut bacon

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper

1 dozen toothpicks

Directions:

Place the fresh sea scallops in a large metal bowl. Coat the scallops with the extra virgin olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Wrap each scallop with a slice of the bacon. Once the bacon has overlapped itself, secure it to the scallop with a toothpick.

Sear the scallops in a non-stick pan on medium high heat with a small amount of olive oil. Once the scallops are brown, and the bacon is lightly cooked, transfer them to a baking sheet and place in a 350-degree oven for 4-6 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

For the Remoulade

Ingredients:

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup Greek Yogurt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf Italian parsley

zest and juice of 1 lime

zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper

½ teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

Place all of the ingredients in a medium sized metal bowl. Mix thoroughly with a whisk.

Serve the bacon wrapped scallops with a liberal amount of the spicy remoulade. Garnish with lemon and lime wedges.