Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Bourbon Maple Glaze

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Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Bourbon Maple Glaze

Bacon wrapped scallops are covered with a spicy sweet bourbon maple glaze. They are the perfect blend of savory sweet flavors and make the perfect party appetizer for any occasion.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon wrapped scallops, bourbon maple glazed scallops, Maple Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 90kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR THE SCALLOPS

12 slices low sodium bacon , cut in half
24 large scallops

FOR THE GLAZE

¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds , (optional)
1 tablespoon minced chives , (optional)

Instructions

For the bourbon maple syrup 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.

For the bacon-wrapped scallops:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place bacon strips on the prepared sheet and cook bacon until bacon fat is rendered but not browned and crispy.
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.
Cut the bacon slices in half, then wrap ½ slice of bacon around one scallop and secure with a toothpick.
Place each bacon-wrapped scallop on the prepared baking pan as they are wrapped. Continue this process until all scallops are wrapped.
Using a silicone basting brush, 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.

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