Bacon Wrapped Scallops On Gas Grill

Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick.

Bacon wrapped scallops on gas grill.

Take each half strip of bacon and wrap the scallops. You won t get grill marks on your scallops but you will get crispy bacon and tender scallops so win win. Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate. Rub the grill grates on the medium high heat zone with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.

Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan. Remove bacon from grill. Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around. Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.

These grilled bacon wrapped scallops are my absolute favorite way to eat scallops. Medium thickness bacon slices. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer. Preheat a grill to medium high heat.

Season the scallops on all sides with the essence and salt. Here s what you ll need. I add a little white oak to the charcoal for a light wood flavor that takes them up a notch. Grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is halfway cooked.

Repeat with remaining scallops. Place the skewers on the oiled grill grates. You want to work your way around the bacon so all the sides are evenly cooked. How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.

Trim bacon as necessary to fit scallops see notes below. Lay the scallops bacon side down on the grill. Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Extra virgin olive oil.

Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until the scallop is opaque and the bacon has begun to crisp. Keep turning the scallops until the bacon becomes charred brown and slightly crispy. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel.

Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate. Ensure your grates are clean and bring grill to medium high heat. Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook. Take the 6 strips of bacon and slice in half.

1 to 2 pounds of fresh scallops. If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon. Sprinkle with a little salt and.