Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh sea scallops (the lg. variety)
- 1 pound sliced good quality bacon (not too fatty, preferably smoked bacon)
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 2 T extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh pepper
- Long toothpicks or possibly skewers
Directions
- Mix extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and pepper in small bowl. Pour over scallops and marinate in refrigerator for about an hour. Wrap each scallop with 1/2 strip of bacon. Keep together with toothpick or possibly put 3-4 on each skewer.Place on broiler pan. Broil in oven till golden and bacon is done to desired crispness.
- You can use whole water chestnuts instead of scallops. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 126g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 322 | |
| Calories from Fat 244 | 76% |
| Total Fat 27.11g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 8.71g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium 322mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 2.28g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.29g | 0% |
| Protein 16.2g | 26% |
