Pancetta-wrapped Scallops
Enjoy these pancetta-wrapped scallops as a delicious appetizer alongside lemon wedges and fresh herbs or add a favorite side dish and turn this into a main meal for lunch or dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Entree
Cuisine: Global
Servings: 4 Servings
- 8 jumbo dry-packed scallops
- 8 slices pancetta bacon, thinly sliced
- red pepper flakes to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- juice from one lemon
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Pat scallops dry. Wrap pancetta around scallops, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
Arrange in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet with seam side down. Season with red pepper flakes and garlic powder to taste.
Bake in a 425 F oven for 20 minutes or until bacon is crisp and golden brown and scallops are firm and opaque.
Serve hot with a drizzle of lemon juice.