Bacon Wrapped Scallops On Gas Grill

Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel.

Bacon wrapped scallops on gas grill.

I add a little white oak to the charcoal for a light wood flavor that takes them up a notch. Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill. You want to work your way around the bacon so all the sides are evenly cooked. If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon.

Place the skewers on the oiled grill grates. Sprinkle with a little salt and. Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate. 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. Trim bacon as necessary to fit scallops see notes below. Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook. How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.

Ensure your grates are clean and bring grill to medium high heat. Take the 6 strips of bacon and slice in half. Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Lay the scallops bacon side down on the grill.

Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate. Repeat with remaining scallops. Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee. Rub the grill grates on the medium high heat zone with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.

Keep turning the scallops until the bacon becomes charred brown and slightly crispy. Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around. Medium thickness bacon slices. Extra virgin olive oil.

Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick. Remove bacon from grill. Turn the skewers around so the bacon is grilled with direct heat. 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. Brush the alder wood smoked maple syrup onto the scallops. Here s what you ll need. Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan.

Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer. These grilled bacon wrapped scallops are my absolute favorite way to eat scallops.