Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce

Upgrade your appetizer recipe collection. The semi-spicy sauce compliments the scallop and bacon well. This is an appetizer that is impressive yet easy to make.

Ingredients (makes 16 pieces):

8 bacon strips
16 (about 1-1/3 lbs.) medium sea scallops
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

For Sauce:

3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Sriracha (Asian hot chili sauce)
2 tsp. lime juice

For Garnish:

2 stalks green onion
16 cilantro leaves

*This recipe was developed for the Toaster Oven (ET-WMC22). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce Step 1

Precook the bacon. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise. On a microwave-safe plate, place half the amount of bacon between paper towels. Microwave at 1,200 watts for 40 seconds, until partially cooked but not crisp. Repeat step to precook the remaining bacon slices.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce Step 3

Pat dry scallops and remove any side muscles. Wrap a precooked bacon around each scallop, secure with toothpick and place on the lined baking tray.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce Step 4

Sprinkle salt and pepper over scallops. Set the Toaster Oven at 375ºF. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until scallops are firm and opaque.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce Step 5

Make the sauce while scallops bake. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for sauce and mix well.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce Step 6

Prepare garnishes. Finely julienne green onions into 2.5” long strips. Soak in water for a minimum to 5 minutes.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce Step 7

When the scallops are cooked, remove toothpicks from each scallop and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle with sauce.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asian Sauce Step 8

Drain green onion strips. Garnish each with a green onion strip and cilantro leaf.