Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe: A Delicious Appetizer

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 12 large sea scallops, halved
• 12 slices smoked bacon, halved
• 24 toothpicks toothpicks
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for this recipe.
2. In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Add the scallops and toss to ensure they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the scallops marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
3. Set your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and preheat. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 8 minutes, or until the bacon has rendered some grease but remains soft and pliable. Place the bacon strips on paper towels to drain excess grease. Remove or wipe away any grease from the baking sheet.
5. Wrap each scallop half with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Position the wrapped scallops on the baking sheet and sprinkle brown sugar over them.
6. Continue baking in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the scallops turn opaque and the bacon becomes crispy. The internal temperature of the scallops should reach 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition

• Calories: 83 kcal
• Fat Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 270 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 17 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g