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These bacon wrapped scallops make a delicious, fast and easy to make appetizer, I added a garlic Dijon sauce buy you can simplify it by just topping them with a little bit of butter, salt and pepper.
Have you ever tried to cook or sear scallops and ended up with a rubbery, soupy mess? Here is why…
When buying scallops look for a label that says “chemical free” or “dry packed”, as they are often treated with phosphates in order to hold in moisture, thus increasing their weight. This will not only expose you to a chemical used in soaps and detergents, but also as the water is released when you are cooking them, your dishes will end up watery and with a soapy taste.
Enjoy this protein, selenium, phosphorus and vitamin B12 filled treat.
For other appetizer ideas try my bacon wrapped dates or my sesame chicken wings
Ingredients:
12 medium scallops
6 slices of sugar-free, nitrate-free bacon, cut in half
3 tbsp of melted coconut oil, butter or ghee
1 tbsp of fresh minced garlic
1 tsp of Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375
- Arrange bacon flat on a cookie sheet and bake for about 5 to 7 minutes, bacon should be still pliable.
- Wrap scallops with bacon, secure using a tooth pic and place on baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl mix the rest of the ingredients and pour mixture over scallops using a small spoon, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 -15 minutes
Garlic Dijon Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Paleo
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 12 medium scallops
- 6 slices of sugar-free, nitrate-free bacon, cut in half
- 3 tbsp of melted coconut oil, butter, or ghee
- 1 tbsp of fresh minced garlic
- 1 tsp of Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Arrange bacon flat on a cookie sheet and bake for about 5 to 7 minutes, bacon should be still pliable.
- Wrap scallops with bacon, secure using a tooth pic and place on baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl mix the rest of the ingredients and pour mixture over scallops using a small spoon, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 -15 minutes
I always wondered why my scallops were so watery! I had no idea. Besides having fabulous healthy recipes, your cooking tips are the greatest! I’m not much of a cook. Learned a lot from you already!
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I used this recipe with one small add-a large pinch of cayenne pepper. OMG! Greatest tasting scallops I’ve ever had. I love scallops and haven’t found a restaurant yet that makes them this good and have it made totally Paleo/healthy.
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Thanks for the feedback!
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