Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Sea Scallops
Makes 12
Time 35 min
Serve these rich scallops as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer, or arrange them over pasta or rice pilaf for an elegant lunch or dinner.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon, partially cooked
- 12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound)
- 3 ounces firm blue cheese
- 1/4 cup fig spread
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Canola spray oil
Method
Lightly coat a baking sheet with spray oil.
Place scallops flat on a work surface.
Cut each one almost in half horizontally, leaving one side attached.
Place a small sliver of blue cheese in the middle and top with a dab of fig spread.
Close scallop.
Wrap a slice of bacon around the outside of scallop, secure with toothpicks and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining scallops and season with pepper.
Preheat the broiler.
Broil scallops for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until bacon is browned and scallops are cooked through.
Remove toothpicks and serve with additional fig spread if desired.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 scallop, 110 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 5g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 9g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon, partially cooked
- 12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound)
- 3 ounces firm blue cheese
- 1/4 cup fig spread
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Canola spray oil