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.

Bacon wrapped scallops on gas grill.

Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill. Rub the grill grates on the medium high heat zone with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil. Repeat with remaining scallops. Remove bacon from grill.

Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan. Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Medium thickness bacon slices. Take each half strip of bacon and wrap the scallops.

Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook. Season the scallops on all sides with the essence and salt. Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee. Brush the alder wood smoked maple syrup onto the scallops.

Lay the scallops bacon side down on the grill. Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate. Turn the skewers around so the bacon is grilled with direct heat. Place the scallops on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes.

Place the skewers on the oiled grill grates. Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick. Grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is halfway cooked. Trim bacon as necessary to fit scallops see notes below.

Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate. If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer.

Here s what you ll need. 1 to 2 pounds of fresh scallops. Ensure your grates are clean and bring grill to medium high heat. Keep turning the scallops until the bacon becomes charred brown and slightly crispy.

Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Sprinkle with a little salt and. How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the grill. Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around.

Extra virgin olive oil. You won t get grill marks on your scallops but you will get crispy bacon and tender scallops so win win. These grilled bacon wrapped scallops are my absolute favorite way to eat scallops.