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Perfect Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Sweet Maple Glaze

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Crispy bacon wrapped around tender scallops glazed with a sweet and sticky maple syrup mixture, perfect for quick dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh sea scallops, patted dry
  • 8–10 slices bacon, thin but not wafer-thin (preferably applewood smoked)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A amber)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Remove the small side muscle if attached.
  2. Cut each bacon slice in half. Wrap one half-slice of bacon around each scallop and secure with a soaked wooden skewer.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until sticky but pourable.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Place bacon-wrapped scallops in the pan, bacon seam side down. Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until bacon starts crisping.
  6. Flip scallops carefully and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Brush maple glaze over each scallop and continue cooking, turning to coat evenly and caramelize glaze, about 2-3 more minutes until scallops are opaque and springy.
  8. Remove scallops from pan and place on serving dish. Drizzle remaining glaze from pan over the top. Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat scallops dry to ensure a good sear and crispy bacon. Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if needed. Warm glaze slightly before brushing for easier application. Lower heat if bacon crisps too fast to cook scallops through without burning.

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