Try something new for your next dinner party, and bring out these savory turkey bacon-wrapped scallops.
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they look like an artisanal appetizer… just don’t spill the secret about how easy they are to make!
Using turkey bacon keeps them lean and low in calories. Just add a few dashes of spice and watch them fly off the table.
Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Turkey Bacon Wrapped Scallops feature fresh scallops and nitrite-free turkey bacon.
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8
medium scallops
(about 1 oz. each) - Nonstick cooking spray
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1 dash
cayenne pepper (or paprika)
(to taste; optional) -
Ground black pepper
(to taste; optional) -
4
slices
nitrite-free turkey bacon,
cut in half crosswise
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Line a baking sheet with foil. Coat lightly with spray. Set aside.
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Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Season with cayenne pepper and black pepper if desired.
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Wrap each scallop tightly with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
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Arrange scallops on baking sheet so that they are not touching.
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Bake for about 12 to 16 minutes, or until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp.
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Remove toothpicks before serving.
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Amount Per Serving (4 scallops)
Calories 169
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 521mg23%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Container Equivalents1 Red
2B Mindset Plate It!A protein as part of lunch or dinner.
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