Need a simple Bacon-Wrapped Scallop recipe

[RKS]

Something simple without water chestnuts or any other adultrators.

 

[sjwaste]

It's hard to get these right because, ideally, you want crispy bacon around a perfectly cooked scallop. If you slap together, the scallop is overcooked and rubbery if the bacon is done. You'll have to experiment with this.

What I suggest is to put some bacon on a wire rack (with a pan, obviously) in a cold oven. Turn it to 400 and let the bacon cook until it's still chewy, but almost crispy. Salt and pepper the scallops and sear them in some butter/olive oil, but don't cook through. Maybe even sear on one side only. When both are ready to go, wrap the scallops in bacon, unseared side up, brush with some butter or bacon drippings, and put under the broiler until the scallop is done. The bacon should also get crispy here too.

 

[AmdEmAll]

mmmmmmmm bacon

Im gonna have to try what sjwaste said.

 

[Howard]

Sear scallops until done (see other recipes)

Fry bacon until almost cooked but still flexible

Wrap bacon around scallops (sewing needles could work)

Blowtorch to desired doneness (you will blow up anything but metal, so use the NOT non-stick frying pan after it's cooled down in running water)

 

[RKS]

sweet, I have a butane torch that was only good for creme brulee and crack, now I can also use it for scallops.

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: Howard
Sear scallops until done (see other recipes)

Fry bacon until almost cooked but still flexible

Wrap bacon around scallops (sewing needles could work)

Blowtorch to desired doneness (you will blow up anything but metal, so use the NOT non-stick frying pan after it's cooled down in running water)

Hmm, I'll have to try this one. You sear the scallops all the way, then wrap w/ the parcooked bacon and torch it? This is probably more reliable than my timing method.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: RKS
sweet, I have a butane torch that was only good for creme brulee and crack, now I can also use it for scallops.

:laugh:

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: Howard
Sear scallops until done (see other recipes)

Fry bacon until almost cooked but still flexible

Wrap bacon around scallops (sewing needles could work)

Blowtorch to desired doneness (you will blow up anything but metal, so use the NOT non-stick frying pan after it's cooled down in running water)

Hmm, I'll have to try this one. You sear the scallops all the way, then wrap w/ the parcooked bacon and torch it? This is probably more reliable than my timing method.

I have no idea. I just made that method up on the spot.

The strange thing is, I'm sure it would work perfectly.

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: Howard
Sear scallops until done (see other recipes)

Fry bacon until almost cooked but still flexible

Wrap bacon around scallops (sewing needles could work)

Blowtorch to desired doneness (you will blow up anything but metal, so use the NOT non-stick frying pan after it's cooled down in running water)

Hmm, I'll have to try this one. You sear the scallops all the way, then wrap w/ the parcooked bacon and torch it? This is probably more reliable than my timing method.

I have no idea. I just made that method up on the spot.

The strange thing is, I'm sure it would work perfectly.

I made mine up on the spot too. But I'm also sure that yours would work better. Good call.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: Howard
Sear scallops until done (see other recipes)

Fry bacon until almost cooked but still flexible

Wrap bacon around scallops (sewing needles could work)

Blowtorch to desired doneness (you will blow up anything but metal, so use the NOT non-stick frying pan after it's cooled down in running water)

Hmm, I'll have to try this one. You sear the scallops all the way, then wrap w/ the parcooked bacon and torch it? This is probably more reliable than my timing method.

I have no idea. I just made that method up on the spot.

The strange thing is, I'm sure it would work perfectly.

I made mine up on the spot too. But I'm also sure that yours would work better. Good call.

I have a better idea. Put them on skewers and rotisserie them.

 

[spaceman]

thaw bacon, heat oven to 350f
fry 1st.
salt pepper.

 

[MovingTarget]

:drool;