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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
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.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the glaze.
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.
Place the bacon-wrapped scallops on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
Brush the glaze generously onto each bacon-wrapped scallop, coating all sides. Reserve some of the glaze for basting during the cooking process.
Bake the scallops in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove them and baste with the remaining glaze.
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).
Once cooked, remove the scallops from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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
Calories |
333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1723 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 471 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
