# Frozen Bacon Wrapped Scallops Trader Joe's Just Added New Uncured Bacon Wrapped Scallops By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncured-bacon-wrapped-scallops References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/uncured-bacon-wrapped-scallops-079948)  [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-battered-calamari) is making it easy to add a little surf and turf to your next holiday celebration with the debut of its new Uncured Bacon Wrapped Scallops. The new Uncured Bacon Wrapped Scallops take the delicious taste of [smoky bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soppressata-uncured-salami) and pair it with buttery, succulent scallops. The new heat-and-eat hors d’oeuvre starts with carefully seared scallops and then carefully wraps each one in perfectly prepped bacon. The result is a perfectly portioned appetizer that can be cooked in either a conventional oven or air fryer in less than 20 minutes. While the Uncured Bacon Wrapped Scallops are meant to be a [low-effort appetizer option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez), this doesn't mean you can't enjoy them other ways. Pair them with steak for an elevated surf and turf meal or serve them over a green salad for a little extra protein. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ready-to-cook Gourmet Appetizers:** Conveniently prepped, high-quality appetizers like these offer a premium experience with minimal preparation. - **Surf-and-turf Combinations:** Creative pairings of seafood and meat are appealing to consumers seeking diverse and sophisticated flavor profiles. - **Air Fryer-friendly Meals:** Products optimized for air fryers cater to the growing demand for quick, versatile cooking options that don't compromise on taste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Foods:** The rise of gourmet frozen dishes is expanding the market for premium, time-saving meal solutions. - **Retail Grocery:** Retailers are capitalizing on consumers' desire for specialty items that offer restaurant-quality experiences at home. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The popularity of air fryers is driving innovation in ready-to-cook meal products that suit this new cooking paradigm. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Battered Calamari Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-battered-calamari.md) - [Spicy Frozen Shrimp Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-boom-bah.md) - [Frozen Shrimp Scampi Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-scampi.md) - [Brussels Sprouts-Stuffed Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brussels-sprouts-uncured-bacon-ravioli.md) - [Frozen Mini Mushroom Tartelettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-tartelettes.md) - [Microwavable Mini Shrimp Baos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-shrimp-bao.md) - [Green Bean Casserole Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-bean-casserole-bites.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-scalloped-potatoes.md) - [Bite-Sized Beef Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-en-croute-bites.md)