Bacon Wrapped Scallops On Gas Grill

Preheat a grill to medium high heat.
Bacon wrapped scallops on gas grill. Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan. Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook. Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate. Repeat with remaining scallops.
How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the grill. Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate. Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around. Extra virgin olive oil.
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. 1 to 2 pounds of fresh scallops. Remove bacon from grill.
Place the scallops on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with a little salt and. Take each half strip of bacon and wrap the scallops. Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee.
Keep turning the scallops until the bacon becomes charred brown and slightly crispy. 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. I add a little white oak to the charcoal for a light wood flavor that takes them up a notch.
Medium thickness bacon slices. Grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is halfway cooked. You won t get grill marks on your scallops but you will get crispy bacon and tender scallops so win win. Take the 6 strips of bacon and slice in half.
Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Season the scallops on all sides with the essence and salt. Lay the scallops bacon side down on the grill. Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.
Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick. These grilled bacon wrapped scallops are my absolute favorite way to eat 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.
Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel. Here s what you ll need. If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon.