Seriously, is there anything better than bacon-wrapped scallops? I mean what's not to like?
The combination of thick, juicy bacon and succulent sea scallops topped with a little smoked salt is pure perfection.
Make a salad with some roasted beets and goat cheese and open a bottle of crisp white wine. Just do it. You'll thank me.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Buy some sea scallops. If your scallops are large, as ours were, you will need one strip of bacon per scallop. If they are smaller, you can probably use half a strip of bacon per scallop.
Partially cook the slices of bacon (you want the bacon to be flexible and nowhere near crispy) and then wrap each scallop secure with a toothpick or on skewers. The bacon should overlap a little.
Broil the bacon-wrapped scallops, turning once, until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are opaque. Sprinkle with just a little sea salt. We like smoked salt on ours.
Now that is an unparalleled classic right there :) Two of my most favorite savory foods-- bacon and scallops :P
Posted by: Manggy | July 13, 2008 at 11:53 AM
When I was a kid (in the '50s and '60s), bacon-wrapped scallops (called rumaki, back in the day) were one of the "fancy" things my mother made when friends came to play bridge. Anything with a foreign-sounding name was considered fancy food back then. Of course she was a whiz at making Chex Mix, too, and there was nothing fancy about that -- though it always made an appearance at those bridge games.
Posted by: Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) | July 13, 2008 at 03:24 PM
ahh yeah! everything goes better with bacon, so the saying goes in my house. My mom used to wrap canned water chestnuts in bacon for her parties..remember that--rumaki!! party!
the salad looks beautiful too ann!
Posted by: Bonbon Oiseau | July 13, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Oh wow, that is a brilliant idea. I must try it next time I eat scallops.
Posted by: Ben | July 13, 2008 at 06:51 PM
this is one of the best appetizers of all time. it's impressive and people just gobble them up like there's no tomorrow. i'll bet you already knew that. :)
Posted by: grace | July 14, 2008 at 04:29 AM
I can tell you want's not to like: I didn't have any of these.
I think this might make the dinner table tonight: that I can like!
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | July 14, 2008 at 05:41 AM
You know, I've never had bacon-wrapped scallops. I've long heard of their mythic deliciousness, but somehow, they've just never made it onto my plate. I think I must fix this as soon as possible because bacon and scallops are two of my favorite things in the whole world!
Posted by: ann | July 14, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I will! I will! Anything with bacon has my heart, and my stomach! Yet, curiously I have never had bacon wrapped scallops. Time to remedy, I would say! Thanks!
Posted by: michelle | July 14, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Oooo. *Slurp* Already have everything for this week, but that's going on my shopping list for next weekend. I need delicious but light dinner ideas (literally light, as in not a lot of meat/bulk) and this is perfect.
Posted by: melissa | July 14, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Need I say "hit me with your best shot"...you already did. The scallops are an easy fix and done in no time and you already know I love roasted beets. I think the goat's cheese would be much better than the blue cheese I used - too salty. I could be a hero in no time with this prep. Gorgeous
Posted by: giz | July 14, 2008 at 09:24 PM
I adore scallops! That meal looks fabulous. Great blog!
Posted by: Katie | July 14, 2008 at 09:50 PM
Oh yeah...I'm thanking you. For giving me a huge craving! ;)
Posted by: Elle | July 16, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Bacon!!!! Everything is better with bacon, EVERYTHING!
I love these though. Two of my favorite things right there. I like to do shrimp brochette the same way, except with the shrimp, I fold in a chunk of pepperjack cheese.
These are great as appetizers too.
Posted by: Donald | July 16, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Oh my, this sounds like a perfect meal!! I wish I were eating it right now, instead of waiting for Mr. Cakespy to get home and eat leftovers :-(
Posted by: Cakespy | July 16, 2008 at 08:39 PM
You will not believe how much I've been craving this lately. I guess it's so easy that I just need to get into the kitchen!
Posted by: Deborah | July 17, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Grumpy would think he had died and gone to heaven if I had these scallops on the table for dinner. They look delicious!
Posted by: HoneyB | July 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Ooh lala! I, too, love scallops, though I've never cooked them, for fear of ruining them. I'm tempted to try these--how can I go wrong? They look so welcoming, friendly, and delicious!
Posted by: mindy | July 24, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I have heard about Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin but this one's unique. I love the idea of replacing the tenderloin with scallops
Posted by: Cesar | August 10, 2010 at 02:01 AM