Here s what you ll need.
Bacon wrapped scallops on gas grill.
If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon.
Keep turning the scallops until the bacon becomes charred brown and slightly crispy.
Ensure your grates are clean and bring grill to medium high heat.
Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Preheat a grill to medium high heat.
Sprinkle with a little salt and.
Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until the scallop is opaque and the bacon has begun to crisp.
Grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is halfway cooked.
Remove bacon from grill.
Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan.
Take the 6 strips of bacon and slice in half.
Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook.
Turn the skewers around so the bacon is grilled with direct heat.
Lay the scallops bacon side down on the grill.
Trim bacon as necessary to fit scallops see notes below.
Place the scallops on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes.
Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee.
Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate.
You want to work your way around the bacon so all the sides are evenly cooked.
Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate.
Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick.
These grilled bacon wrapped scallops are my absolute favorite way to eat scallops.
Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around.
Repeat with remaining scallops.
1 to 2 pounds of fresh scallops.
You won t get grill marks on your scallops but you will get crispy bacon and tender scallops so win win.
Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer.
Season the scallops on all sides with the essence and salt.
Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.
Take each half strip of bacon and wrap the scallops.
I add a little white oak to the charcoal for a light wood flavor that takes them up a notch.
Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel.
Brush the alder wood smoked maple syrup onto the scallops.
How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.
Extra virgin olive oil.
