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Sea scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps Recipe – This seared sea scallops recipe served as a twist on a classic BLT lettuce wrap with smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, and a fragrant tarragon sauce will make you feel like you are a 3-star chef! You can serve this impressive appetizer for a fancy get-together or a Holiday dinner. Just sear the scallops and fry the bacon, and the lettuce wrap is ready to be assembled. Sea scallop BLT is very easy to make and everyone loves it! Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the seared sea scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps recipe
- 12 large sea scallops
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 6oz smoked bacon (3 strips, cut in half)
- 2 tomatoes on the vine, sliced
- 1 head of bib lettuce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps recipe
This seared sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps recipe is super easy and versatile. Melt-in-your-mouth scallops are paired with smokey crispy bacon on top of juicy tomato and crisp salad to make an appetizer worthy of a 3-star restaurant! You can prep all the ingredients in advance and cook sea scallops and bacon at the very last minute to assemble the scallops BLTs.
How to make the scallop BLT lettuce wraps
Start by making the tarragon mayo. Sear the scallops and bacon in a skillet each. When ready to assemble the sea scallops BLTs, stack up the salad, mayo, tomato, bacon, and scallops together. Easy!
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Directions
1. To make the sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps: Combine mayo, mustard, tarragon, and black pepper in a small bowl. Season sea scallops with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon strips until crispy. Drain fat, pat dry with paper towels, and set the bacon aside
3. Heat butter in another skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sea scallops on each side for 2 minutes per side. Then set aside.
4. Assemble the sea scallops BLT: Stack two leaves on lettuces together, spread a tablespoon of the mayo sauce, top with two tomato slices, then top with a slice of bacon. Finish with 2 cooked sea scallops on top. Sprinkle with more black pepper if you like. Serve the sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps immediately with the remaining tarragon sauce on the side. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the scallops BLT lettuce wraps recipe
- You can use fresh or frozen scallops. if using frozen, thaw them overnight in your refrigerator.
- We recommend bib lettuce but Boston lettuce or iceberg lettuce will work too.
- Thick-cut bacon works better for this recipe because it doesn’t “warp” a lot when cooking!
How to keep the sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps?
While we prefer serving these sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps when bacon and scallops are warm, you can assemble the BLT lettuce wraps and store them in the refrigerator. Keep the leftovers for 2 days in an airtight container.
More lettuce wrap recipes
- Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
- Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
- Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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