Chinese Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Chinese Bacon Wrapped Scallops, a fusion of savory flavors and juicy textures! Tender sea scallops are wrapped in crispy, smoky bacon and glazed with a mouthwatering mix of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, garlic, and ginger for a bold umami kick. Baked to caramelized perfection, these bite-sized delights are easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions. Garnished with scallions for a touch of freshness, they make the perfect starter or a luxurious main when served with rice or noodles. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces large sea scallops
- 12 slices thinly sliced bacon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced (optional for garnish)
- 12 pieces toothpicks
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2
Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. If they have a tough muscle on the side, remove it by pulling it off gently.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the glaze.
Step 4
Wrap each scallop with a slice of bacon, slightly overlapping the ends. Secure the bacon in place with a toothpick, making sure it goes through the scallop to hold everything together.
Step 5
Place the bacon-wrapped scallops on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
Step 6
Brush the glaze generously onto each bacon-wrapped scallop, coating all sides. Reserve some of the glaze for basting during the cooking process.
Step 7
Bake the scallops in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove them and baste with the remaining glaze.
Step 8
Return the scallops to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are cooked through (internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F).
Step 9
Once cooked, remove the scallops from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Garnish with thinly sliced scallions (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy these flavorful bites as a starter or alongside rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (667.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1501.5 |
| Total Fat 89.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g | |
| Cholesterol 328.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7658.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.6g | |
| Protein 138.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 62.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1991.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories