Appetizer: United States – Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
8 large sea scallops, about 8 oz (227 g) 6 thin-cut bacon strips, halved 2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar or maple syrup (optional) Toothpicks Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat scallops dry, season lightly with pepper. Wrap each scallop with a bacon half and secure with a toothpick. 2. Optional: brush bacon with a little brown sugar or maple syrup for glazing. 3. Broil or grill on medium-high heat, turning once, until bacon is crisp and scallops are opaque, about 6–10 minutes total. 4. Drain briefly on paper towel and serve hot.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 65 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.5 g
Protein: 6.9 g
Fat: 0.3 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sugar: 6.7 g
Sodium: 224 mg
Potassium: 125 mg
Calcium: 9 mg
Iron: 0.26 mg
Vitamin A: 1 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:17+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.