Tender scallops wrapped in bacon and topped off with a spicy sweet bourbon butter glaze.
Smoky, salty bacon wrapped around tender scallops drizzled with a bourbon maple glaze. A perfect appetizer to share with you for my 7 year blog anniversary celebration and giveaway!
This giveaway is sponsored by Pacific Merchants Trading Company. I received free product to sample prior to my decision to offer this giveaway. All opinions about this product are mine alone.
I must admit, this giveaway was originally planned for me to offer right before my blog anniversary date, which was December 27, 2014. I have now been blogging for 7 years and starting into my 8th! I had some situations come up that delayed this post and that is why you do see a "red & green" theme with the colors on my food presentation. Unfortunately, there wasn't much I could do about posting this when I planned, however the giveaway was still going to happen because I absolutely LOVE this product from Pacific Merchants.
What you see below was what I chose for my sample. This is the oval serving tray set. What is so special about these trays? They are light weight for one, the finish is smooth, very easy to clean (they are not dishwasher safe), and they are gorgeous! They are also non-porous so those who think that because these are wood, they will absorb odors or flavors, that is not the case. You can read all about their Acaciaware on their website.
You can serve anything on these trays. Over the new year Grumpy and I loaded them up with cheese, crackers and pepperoni. As you can see, I made some Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Maple Bourbon Glaze over the holidays for us to enjoy and served them up on these trays. I have actually eaten my dinner on one of these trays also. Yes, that is how much I love my set. I cannot wait to purchase my set of dinner plates!
The great folks over at Pacific Merchants agreed to sponsor this giveaway for my blog anniversary and we are offering you a $50 gift certificate towards any of their products. This is a great deal as there are several items and sets under $50 on their website. You can enter the giveaway by Rafflecopter just below the recipe. Offer is open to US residence only. Good luck!
(Giveaway has ended)
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Bourbon Maple Glaze
Tender scallops wrapped in bacon and topped off with a spicy sweet bourbon butter glaze.
Ingredients
FOR THE SCALLOPS
- 12 slices low sodium bacon , cut in half
- 24 large scallops
FOR THE GLAZE
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds , (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced chives , (optional)
Instructions
TO PREPARE THE GLAZE
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, stir together the bourbon, maple syrup, chili pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
TO PREPARE THE SCALLOPS
- Pre-cook the bacon on a large, parchment lined baking sheet at 350 degrees, until the bacon is limp and started to release its fat. Partially cooking the bacon allows the bacon to become crisp by the time the scallops are cooked.
- Remove the bacon from the oven, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and cool for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler on high. Line a baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Wrap the partially cooked bacon around the scallops (½ slice bacon per scallop), and secure with a toothpick. Placing each scallop on the prepared baking pan as they are wrapped.
- Evenly coat the scallops with the ½ of the glaze mixture. Broil for 2 minutes.
- Turn the scallops over and evenly coat them with the remaining glaze. Broil for 3 more minutes, or until the scallops are no longer opaque and the bacon is crispy.
- Transfer the scallops to a serving platter and garnish with pomegranate seeds and/or chopped chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Manda
I would love a tagine.
Kristen
I'd get the Mason Cash In the Forest Rabbit Mixing Bowl.
Melody Camp
I would have to get the Mason Cash In the Forest Fox Mixing Bowl in Cream. It is soo pretty. I love foxes, owls, and basically woodland themed items. This is so gorgeous.
sandyhills x
I would have to say that I would use it for the placemats - Placemat Aluminum SM, 17" x 12" - shaunie
latanya t
Acacia Wood Oval Bowl, 15" x 8" x 4"
Kelly OMalley
So many wonderful items! I think I would choose the Pickle Pot with Lid, 10 Liter. I have just started making Kimchi and this would be perfect for that. I am going to make pickles and Sauerkraut, so this would be used a ton. I would also get some of the stone weights for the fermenting crocks/jars.
Erin Ellis
Congratulations! I would choose the Acacia Wood 12 Round Calabash Bowl with FREE Salad Servers. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
From Valeries Kitchen
First of all, congratulations on your blog anniversary! It is a huge accomplishment to reach this milestone. I know exactly how hard it is to keep a blog going at the same time you work outside the house. It's hard! But I know how much you love it. I'm so glad we met in that group so long ago. It's pretty unbelievable how much has changed since then! It's so cool that we are still connected through our love of recipes.
This is a fantastic giveaway. I love my acacia wood salad bowl set SO much. It really is gorgeous stuff.
bjboop
This looks like a delicious way to cook one of my favorite foods!
Sandy Cain
I would probably use it toward the Breakfast in Bed Set. So pretty!
barbara stenby
Pickle Pot with Lid, 10 Liter
Sylvia Anderson
The serving bowls are beautiful and I would be happy with any of them. Thanks for this giveaway opportunity. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net
Alice Peet
I like quite a few of their place mats. Need some new ones badly.
Mary Ellen
Congrats on your blogiversay! I'd never heard of this company before. I really like their products, time to go shopping. I really love that enamelware!
Kim Mancuso
Happy Blogiversary Shelby! Those scallops look awesome and Pacific Merchants has some really cool products!
Pam
Happy 7 year Blogavirsary. I love scallops and bourbon this recipe is for me. Wonderful giveaway, I love using wood for serving, I can't wait to see what else they have.
Karen
Can't wait to start digging around your blog!!!!
Curtis heining
Tapered Chopping Board would be my choice
Katie
So many beautiful things, but I love the Kilner jarsM
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
Congratulations on 7 wonderful years! You have a wonderful blog. I can't wait to see what the next 7 years bring!