I like my bacon-wrapped scallops a little spicy, so I added a kick to them. I often prepare these for my husband for our date nights and serve them with steak.
Original recipe makes 10 appetizers
Ingredients
10 slices bacon
10 sea scallops
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
10 mins
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READY IN
25 mins
Directions
- Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned but still pliable, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- Wrap each slice of bacon around one sea scallop and secure with a toothpick. Season with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat; sear scallops until golden and bacon is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Squeeze lemon over scallops. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 198 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg
Fat: 10.9 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 21.1 g
Sodium: 683 mg