Bacon Wrapped Scallops On Gas Grill

Preheat a grill to medium high heat.

Bacon wrapped scallops on gas grill.

Turn the skewers around so the bacon is grilled with direct heat. If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon. 1 to 2 pounds of fresh scallops. Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan.

Keep turning the scallops until the bacon becomes charred brown and slightly crispy. Take each half strip of bacon and wrap the scallops. Extra virgin olive oil. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer.

Repeat with remaining scallops. Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook. Grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is halfway cooked. Rub the grill grates on the medium high heat zone with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.

Place the skewers on the oiled grill grates. How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the 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.

Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick. You won t get grill marks on your scallops but you will get crispy bacon and tender scallops so win win. Season the scallops on all sides with the essence and salt. Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate.

Trim bacon as necessary to fit scallops see notes below. Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel. Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

You want to work your way around the bacon so all the sides are evenly cooked. Take the 6 strips of bacon and slice in half. Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill. Sprinkle with a little salt and.

Brush the alder wood smoked maple syrup onto the scallops. Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee. Ensure your grates are clean and bring grill to medium high heat. Place the scallops on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes.

Here s what you ll need. Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until the scallop is opaque and the bacon has begun to crisp.