Tantalize taste buds with this easy-to-make surf and turf appetizer prepared with Farmer John’s new, peppery Steakhouse Bacon, butter seared sea scallops, and homemade pecan pesto for dipping!
Bake Bacon:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Separate slices of bacon and place on 2 baking sheets, single layered.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes (bacon should not be crispy, or it will break when wrapping scallops).
Pesto Sauce:
1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients for the pesto sauce, and set aside.
Prepare Scallops:
1. Rinse scallops and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Brush scallops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a tiny bit of sugar.
3. Melt 2 tbs. of olive oil and 2 tbs. of butter in a hot frying pan. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Sear scallops, large flat side down, for 2 minutes or until golden brown and slightly charred on one side.
5. Flip scallops, reducing heat to medium-low, and sear for an additional 1-2 minutes.
6. Once scallops are done, remove from heat and let them cool for 2 minutes before wrapping with bacon.
Wrap Scallops:
1. Wrap scallops with bacon, securing the bacon with a toothpick.
2. Place scallops on a clean baking sheet.
3. Bake wrapped scallops in the preheated 375° F. oven for 2 minutes.
4. Remove and place on serving platter.
5. Drizzle pesto sauce on scallops, and pour remaining pesto sauce into a serving bowl for dipping.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (84g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 14 Servings | ||
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Calories: 157 | ||
Calories from Fat: 87 (55%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 9.7g | 13 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.9g | 10 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 5g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2g | ||
Cholesterol 38.3mg | 12 % | |
Sodium 265mg | 9 % | |
Potassium 357.9mg | 9 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g | 1 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 3 % | |
Sugars, other 1.1g | ||
Protein 15.7g | 22 % | |
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Calories per serving: 157
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