The Reel Deal Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

“This ain’t no bougie appetizer. This right here is surf n’ turf that slaps—with bacon so crispy and scallops so juicy, you’ll be making sounds the neighbors might report.” – Channing Crowder

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large sea scallops (dry scallops preferred – ain’t nobody got time for that watery mess)

• Crowder Powder The Reel Deal Seafood Seasoning, to taste

• 8–10 slices bacon, cut in half

• Wooden toothpicks (don’t be that guy with the melted plastic in your food)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
   We need that heat high so the bacon gets crispy and the scallops stay sexy.

2. Season them scallops like they owe you money.
   Hit both sides with Crowder Powder The Reel Deal—don’t be stingy.

3. Wrap each scallop with a half slice of bacon.
   Secure it with a wooden toothpick like it’s a tiny meaty life jacket.

4. Sprinkle a lil’ more Reel Deal on the outside for good measure.
   Because more flavor = more better.

5. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, spacing them out so they don’t get all touchy-feely in the oven.

6. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip those sexy bacon bundles and bake another 5–7 minutes or until that bacon’s crispy and the scallops are just cooked through.

Pro Tips:

• Wanna flex? Finish under the broiler for 1–2 minutes to get that bacon crackly AF.

• Serve with lemon wedges or a quick butter dip, but honestly—they hittin’ without it.

• If your scallops are small, double wrap with bacon. You’re grown, do what you want.