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