Red Lobster Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe
Description
Make Red Lobster Bacon Wrapped Scallops at home with this easy recipe—juicy scallops wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon for the ultimate seafood appetizer.
Ingredients
- 16 sea scallops
- 8 slices bacon
- olive oil
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by patting your sea scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Cut your bacon in 1/2 (half).
- Wrap your scallop with 1/2 a piece of bacon. Secret it with a toothpick. Continue to wrap your scallops until they are all done.
- As you prepare them, set them into the air fryer.
- Spray them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Set your air fryer to degree 370F. Air fryer setting, for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, flip and set your timer for another 5 minutes.
- Check the scallops and bacon for doneness. When they are done, remove them.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Other Cooking Methods
For alternative cooking methods, you can bake the bacon-wrapped scallops in the oven at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Alternatively, pan-sear them over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side to achieve a golden, extra-crispy exterior.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 140mgVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg