Bacon Wrapped Scallops On Gas Grill

How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.

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. Remove bacon from grill. If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon. Lay the scallops bacon side down on the grill.

Turn the skewers around so the bacon is grilled with direct heat. Place the skewers on the oiled grill grates. Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer.

You want to work your way around the bacon so all the sides are evenly cooked. Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick. Take the 6 strips of bacon and slice in half. Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook.

Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel. Place the scallops on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Trim bacon as necessary to fit scallops see notes below. Rub the grill grates on the medium high heat zone with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.

Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill. Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate. These grilled bacon wrapped scallops are my absolute favorite way to eat scallops. Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around.

Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee. Take each half strip of bacon and wrap the scallops. Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan.

1 to 2 pounds of fresh scallops. Season the scallops on all sides with the essence and salt. Grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is halfway cooked. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until the scallop is opaque and the bacon has begun to crisp.

Brush the alder wood smoked maple syrup onto the scallops. Here s what you ll need. Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Repeat with remaining scallops.

Extra virgin olive oil. Medium thickness bacon slices. Ensure your grates are clean and bring grill to medium high heat.