Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Tender scallops wrapped in smoky bacon, finished with a garlic butter glaze that caramelizes the bacon edges. This seafood recipe, ready in about 29 minutes, pairs sea scallops, smoked bacon, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 large sea scallops
• 6 slices, halved smoked bacon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Wrap each scallop with half a bacon slice, securing with a toothpick if needed, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes until bacon is crisp and scallops are opaque and cooked through.
4. Step 4: While scallops cook, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Remove scallops from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Drizzle with the garlic butter sauce, then serve immediately.