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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are a quick, easy recipe with a touch of brandy, perfect as an appetizer or with drinks.
Recipe Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are one of those super-easy recipes with a refined, elegant effect, perfect as a tasty Christmas Appetizer when you want to make a special dish in just a few minutes.

In fact, the Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe is lightning fast: you’ll need just 10 minutes to prepare and cook them, with no difficulty at all. And if you’re not familiar with this shellfish, take a look at our guide on How to Clean Scallops, where you’ll find some quick, easy methods for cleaning them and using them in recipes.

We’re sure the combination of flavors in these Scallops Wrapped in Bacon will win you over from the first bite, thanks to the savory bacon paired with the sweet, buttery note of the scallops. Everything is then enriched by the boozy note of the brandy, which we’ll use to deglaze the skillet over high heat, partly caramelizing the bacon so it turns crisp and flavorful. These Brandy Scallops are so tasty and tempting that they’ll disappear within minutes.

If you’re looking for more quick, tasty ideas for Christmas Appetizer Recipes, take a look at our collection of the Best Christmas Appetizers, where you’ll find lots of original, tasty dishes to fill your holiday tables.

Now let’s tie on our aprons and head to the stove: today we’re making these tasty, flavorful Bacon-Wrapped Scallops in a flash.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, first wash the scallops well and remove the coral (the red part) so you’re left with just the white, meaty part. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and wrap each one in a slice of bacon.
  2. In a nonstick skillet, gently heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with a sprig of rosemary to infuse it. As soon as the oil is hot, remove the rosemary and cook the scallops over high heat for one minute per side.
  3. Deglaze the scallops with the brandy and, once it has evaporated, turn off the heat and finish with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of ground black pepper. Your Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are ready to serve right away. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can replace the bacon in the recipe with the same amount of pancetta coppata (an Italian cured pork); and if you don’t care for the boozy note of the brandy, you can deglaze the Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with a small glass of dry white wine.

Tips

When you deglaze the Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with the brandy, watch out for any flames that may flare up. If that happens, immediately put a lid on the skillet to smother the fire.

Storage

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops should be made and served right away, so we don’t recommend storing them.

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