Low Fat Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly delicious **Low Fat Bacon Wrapped Scallops**, a lighter twist on a classic crowd-pleaser. Featuring succulent sea scallops wrapped in smoky turkey bacon, this recipe delivers all the indulgence without the guilt. A zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, and lemon zest enhances the natural sweetness of the scallops, while a quick grill seals in flavor with perfectly crispy, golden edges. Ready in just 25 minutes, these healthy bacon-wrapped scallops are ideal for entertaining or as a sophisticated treat for weeknight dinners. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon and watch them disappear in minutes! Perfect keywords: **low fat scallops recipe**, **healthy seafood appetizers**, **turkey bacon scallops**, **quick grilled recipes**.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces sea scallops
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 zest lemon
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 12 pieces toothpicks
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Rinse the sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. If necessary, remove the tough muscle from the side of each scallop.
Peel and mince the garlic clove, then set it aside.
Cut each slice of turkey bacon in half crosswise, creating 12 pieces.
Wrap each scallop with a half slice of turkey bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Brush each bacon-wrapped scallop with the olive oil mixture, ensuring even coverage.
Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
Place the scallops on the grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are opaque and cooked through.
Remove the scallops from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges for drizzling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4325 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 93.8 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*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.
