Jakobsmuscheln im Speckmantel

Zutaten

• 16 sea scallops (see recipe notes)
• 8 slices bacon (cut in half crosswise)
• 16 toothpicks
• olive oil (for drizzling)
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• kosher salt (to taste)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and remove any side muscles. Wrap one scallop in a half slice of bacon and secure with toothpick (see recipe note #2). Repeat with remaining scallops.

4. 4

   Drizzle olive oil over each scallop and season with pepper and kosher salt.

5. 5

   Arrange scallops in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, giving each scallop some room to allow the bacon to crisp.

6. 6

   Bake 12 to 15 minutes until scallop is tender and opaque and bacon is cooked through. Serve hot.