Bourbon-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Sweet, tender sea scallops wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a sticky, savory-sweet bourbon glaze – an impressive bite-sized appetizer.

Prep 15 min · Cook 12 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 12 Large sea scallops
• 6 strip Bacon strips
• 2 tbsp Bourbon
• 1 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
• Black pepper
• 1 tsp Olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat scallops very dry with paper towels.

Wrap each scallop with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic powder to make the glaze.

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the bacon-wrapped scallops for 1-2 minutes per side until bacon is slightly rendered.

Brush the scallops generously with the bourbon glaze. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until scallops are cooked through and bacon is crispy. Brush with more glaze halfway through baking if desired.

Remove toothpicks before serving and sprinkle with black pepper.