Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Herb-Butter Sauce
Ingredients
The scallops
-
2
pounds
large sea scallops
-
1
pound
thin-cut bacon strips, sliced in half
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
-
olive oil
The herb-butter sauce
-
⅓
cup
butter
-
1
small
shallot, minced
-
3
cloves
garlic, minced
-
1
cup
chopped parsley
-
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
-
1
pinch
salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the scallops dry and wrap each with a half strip of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped scallops on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the scallops are cooked through.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, then add minced shallot and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley, oregano, and salt.
- Serve the scallops warm, drizzled with the herb-butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
520
Total fat
41g
Total carbohydrates
8g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
1187mg
Cholesterol
113mg
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