Keep the scallop on the bacon side during the whole cook.
Bacon wrapped scallops on gas grill.
You want to work your way around the bacon so all the sides are evenly cooked.
Place the scallops on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes.
Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until the scallop is opaque and the bacon has begun to crisp.
How to cook bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.
Take the 6 strips of bacon and slice in half.
Here s what you ll need.
Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place so it doesn t unravel.
Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate.
Repeat with remaining scallops.
Turn the skewers around so the bacon is grilled with direct heat.
Heat up the grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops on the grill.
Remove bacon from grill.
Preheat a grill to medium high heat.
If desired you can turn the scallops on their side bacon side down turning occasionally to crisp the bacon.
Lay the scallops bacon side down on the grill.
Place the skewers on the oiled grill grates.
Wrap bacon around scallop securing with a soaked toothpick.
Sprinkle with a little salt and.
Rub the grill grates on the medium high heat zone with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil.
Grill until the bacon becomes nicely charred all around.
Season the scallops on all sides with the essence and salt.
Arrange bacon slices in single layer on bacon grilling rack or shallow disposable foil pan.
Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer.
Keep turning the scallops until the bacon becomes charred brown and slightly crispy.
Trim bacon as necessary to fit scallops see notes below.
These grilled bacon wrapped scallops are my absolute favorite way to eat scallops.
You won t get grill marks on your scallops but you will get crispy bacon and tender scallops so win win.
Medium thickness bacon slices.
Shut the lid and cook for 5 7 minutes and then rotate.
Brush scallops both sides with melted ghee.
I add a little white oak to the charcoal for a light wood flavor that takes them up a notch.
Take each half strip of bacon and wrap the scallops.
Season the scallops with 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt then lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Ensure your grates are clean and bring grill to medium high heat.
Grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is halfway cooked.
