Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
If you've got large sea scallops, thin-cut bacon and mirin, you're most of the way to this pork: about 65 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Pat the scallops thoroughly dry with paper towels, remove the small side muscle if still attached, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- For the teriyaki glaze, simmer the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, minced garlic and grated ginger in a small pan for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly syrupy, then set aside.
- Cut each bacon slice in half, lay the pieces on a plate, and microwave or briefly pan-fry them for 1 to 2 minutes so the fat starts to render but the bacon stays pliable.
- Wrap a half-slice of bacon around each scallop and secure it with a toothpick.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the wrapped scallops for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning to crisp the bacon on all sides.
- Brush the scallops generously with the teriyaki glaze in the last minute of cooking, cooking until the scallops are opaque throughout and firm and reach an internal temperature of 63C (145F) at the center.
- Remove the toothpicks, drizzle with any remaining glaze, and serve immediately while hot.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Saucepan Β· Microwave
Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
- Brown Sugar
- white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
Tips & common questions
How long does Bacon-Wrapped Scallops take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Bacon Wrapped Scallops (3375034896).jpg by Mack Male from Edmonton, AB, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.