Appetizer: United States – Scallop and Bacon Skewers
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
8 min
Cook
6 min
Total
14 min
Ingredients
12 sea scallops, about 12 oz (340 g) 6 slices bacon, halved Black pepper, to taste Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. 2. Wrap each scallop with half a piece of bacon and secure with a skewer. 3. Grill the skewers until the bacon is crispy and the scallops are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally. 4. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve with lemon wedges.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 224 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.7 g
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 16 g
Saturated fat: 5.4 g
Trans fat: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg
Sugar: 0.1 g
Sodium: 649 mg
Potassium: 259 mg
Calcium: 8 mg
Iron: 0.48 mg
Vitamin A: 5 µg RAE
Vitamin D: 0.2 µg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Trans fat, Cholesterol, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.