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