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