Scallops Casino

A delectable combination of scallops, bacon, peppers, and a breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture sure to please. This is a luxurious appetizer served up with a crusty bread and roasted garlic.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• ½ lemon, cut into wedges
• ½ cup plain bread crumbs
• ½ pound sea scallops
• 2 slices lean bacon
• ¼ green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon chopped roasted red bell peppers
• 2 teaspoons chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and parsley in a bowl.

Step 3

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden but not crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain bacon fat from skillet until there is about 1 tablespoon fat left in the skillet. Add scallops and cook until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Remove scallops from skillet.

Step 4

Wipe fat from skillet and add butter; cook and stir green bell pepper, onion, roasted red peppers, and garlic until fragrant and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add white wine; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and simmer for 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Mix bacon and scallops into bell pepper mixture and transfer to a baking dish; top with bread crumb mixture.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn on oven's broiler and broil until bread crumb mixture is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.