Scallop Blankets Appetizer

7 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 1 hr

“Marinated scallops wrapped in bacon and then broiled.” - by Joy Chalk

Ingredients

1/2 pound scallops
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon, cut in half
6 water chestnuts, sliced
1 green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces

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Original recipe yields 4 to 6 servings

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together sugar and sherry. Add scallops to the bowl, and marinate for 30 minutes.
Remove scallops from marinade, and sprinkle with salt. Center a scallop or scallop piece, a slice of water chestnut, and a slice of scallion on a piece of bacon. Wrap, and secure with a toothpick. Arrange on a broiling pan.
Place pan under broiler for 10 minutes, turning once, until bacon is golden and cooked.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (5 total)

Calories
206 cal
10%

Fat
15.5 g
24%

Carbs
3.9 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (7)

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JACK DUPUY

Dec. 28, 2003

"Great! Very close to an appetizer I used to eat in Louisianna except we sprinkeled Cajun spice before broiling. Wife is a little fussy about bacon and pre-cooks it for a minute in microwave. Supp..." See moreosed to an appetizer but I so many no room for main course! We sometimes leave off the water chesnut but I love the crunch."

HSILEOMA

Dec. 28, 2003

"There are too many competing flavors in this appetizer. The sherry and bacon oil made the scallops taste a little on the sour side. Since I enjoy the simple freshness of grilled scallops, or even sc..." See moreallops sauted in garlic and butter, I found the various flavors unsatisfying. In fact, my husband also did not like the tastes and we ended up throwing out the appetizer. This is unfortunate, since it is easy to make and would be a beautiful appetizer."

SHEZASMITTY

Oct. 4, 2006

"This is great and yummy, also! To save on calories and still enjoy the flavors (which I think blend wonderfully) I used pieces of turkey bacon. Regular bacon is more tasty, but I can then eat these li..." See morettle appetizers without much guilt! Thanks for this recipe!"

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