Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Deliciously delicate and succulent scallops wrapped in crisp bacon are made refreshingly flavorful with the addition of fresh lemon juice and bright fresh dill.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 403kcal
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Ingredients
- 7 strips bacon
- 7 pieces North Atlantic sea scallops 190 grams (6.7 ounces)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving:
- 1 fresh lemon cut into wedges
- ½ teaspoon fresh chopped dill
Other:
- toothpicks soaked in cold water
Instructions
- Completely dry scallops on all sides with layers of paper towels and remove the scallop’s “foot” or abductor muscle. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pre-cook the strips of bacon in the Air Fryer for 2 minutes on each side at 325°F (163°C). Then remove the pre-cooked bacon, pat them dry with paper towels, and allow to cool.
- Once the bacon is cool to the touch, tightly wrap each scallop with the pre-cooked bacon. Then secure the bacon-wrapped scallops with a minimum of 2 toothpicks.
- Place each bacon-wrapped scallops on a parchment-lined Air Fryer tray and lightly sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Slowly insert the Air Fryer tray with the bacon-wrapped scallops into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch.
- If the Air Fryer uses a basket, place the bacon-wrapped scallops onto the parchment paper lined crisper plate and basket.
- Air Fry in a pre-heated Air Fryer for 12 to 15 minutes at 375°F (191°C) or until the bacon is crisp, and the scallops are opaque and slightly soft, flipping halfway through. The center of the scallops should have an internal temperature of 115°F with a final carryover temperature of 125°F to 130°F.
- Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over, sprinkle chopped dill, and serve with additional lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe used an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
Remove the scallop’s “foot” or abductor muscle. This is the white side muscle that is tough and chewy.
Prepare 2 to 4 pieces of toothpicks per scallop, soaked in cold water, and dry with paper towels. Soaking the toothpicks in cold water before using them will help to avoid burning while cooking in the Air Fryer.
Pre-cook the bacon in batches. 3 wide bacon can fill the Air Fryer tray per batch. If the pre-cooked bacon strips are wide, trim a layer before wrapping the scallops. If you use a parchment paper while pre-cooking the bacon, reserve the bacon drippings.
Do not overcook the scallops. Overcooked scallops are tough and chewy.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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