Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Today I'll show you how to make bacon wrapped scallops on the grill — or in the oven — for a simple and delicious appetizer or meal! This recipe was inspired by Morton's Steakhouse, where we recently enjoyed dinner with some of our YouTube friends.This can be served as an appetizer in smaller portions, or as a main course. The key to elevating this bacon wrapped scallops recipe is by making a delicious horseradish & apricot jam sauce, then topping the scallops with a sherry wine pan jus.

Ingredients

  • 6 large scallops
  • 6 slices applewood smoked bacon
  • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam or preserves
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • Dash of sea salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons clarified butter
  • 1/4 cup sherry cooking wine

    optional

Directions

  1. 1

    First, parcook your bacon in the microwave for a couple minutes. Place on a plate covered with paper towel, and check after about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    For the sauce, mix the horseradish, apricot jam, and fresh cracked pepper. Whisk up until well combined. Set aside for the flavors to meld.

  3. 3

    Remove the tough muscle from each scallop. Next, wrap each scallop with a piece of partially cooked bacon.

  4. 4

    Place a skewer through each bacon wrapped scallop, with three per skewer.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the scallops with clarified butter on both sides.

  6. 6

    Preheat a saute pan on high. Add more clarified butter. Sear each side of the scallop/bacon skewers for about 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, it should have a nice color.

  7. 7

    Place the saute pan in a 500 degree oven, or put the pan on your top shelf of a 500 degree grill. Close the lid and cook another 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Deglaze the pan with the sherry wine. Reserve the pan juices.

  9. 9

    Serve the scallop skewers with the horseradish-apricot sauce and drizzle with the sherry wine pan sauce.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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About this Recipe

Imagine sinking your teeth into restaurant-quality bacon wrapped scallops, perfectly seared or baked with a sweet and tangy glaze, right in your own kitchen. Inspired by the legendary Morton's Steakhouse, this recipe brings that luxurious experience home, whether you prefer to cook them on the grill or in the oven.

What truly elevates these bacon wrapped scallops beyond the ordinary is the irresistible combination of a vibrant horseradish & apricot jam sauce and a rich sherry wine pan jus. This duo transforms simple ingredients into an appetizer or main course that's bursting with layers of flavor, offering a balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of piquant spice. The flexibility to cook them on the grill or in the oven ensures delicious results.

Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes. You'll find the tender, succulent scallop encased in crisp, smoky applewood bacon. Each bite delivers a burst of the sweet and tangy apricot jam, beautifully balanced by the subtle warmth of prepared horseradish. The optional sherry wine pan jus adds another layer of sophisticated depth, making this dish feel truly indulgent. It’s an elegant yet approachable dish, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Customization & Variations

  • The sauce is easily adaptable—adjust the ratio of prepared horseradish to apricot jam to suit your preference for heat and sweetness.
  • If you don't have sherry cooking wine on hand, or prefer to omit it, the dish will still be incredibly flavorful with just the bacon and the jam sauce.
  • For a different profile, consider increasing the amount of fresh cracked pepper for more aromatic spice.

These impressive bacon wrapped scallops are equally stunning as a gourmet appetizer for special occasions or as an elegant main course for an intimate dinner. Serve them hot, perhaps with a simple green salad to complement their richness.

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