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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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Tender sea scallops wrapped in smoky bacon and grilled to perfection—an elegant yet easy appetizer or entrée ideal for summer grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large sea scallops, side-muscles removed
  • 6 slices bacon, halved crosswise (or full slices for extra coverage)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt (or fine sea salt)
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • High-heat oil (like avocado oil) for brushing grill grates
  • Optional: lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat gas grill to medium-high (~425 °F).
  2. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water at least 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, gently toss scallops with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Turn off one burner to create an indirect heat zone. Place bacon pieces on indirect side; grill (lid open) 5–6 minutes until partially cooked but still pliable. Transfer bacon to a plate.
  5. Reheat grill to ~425 °F with lid closed.
  6. Wrap each scallop with a bacon piece and thread onto skewers (3 scallops per skewer), leaving space between them.
  7. Brush grill grates with high-heat oil. Grill scallop skewers directly over heat, 3–4 minutes per side (total 6–8 minutes), until scallops are opaque and bacon is crisp.
  8. Transfer skewers to platter and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Partially pre‑cooking the bacon prevents scallops from overcooking while crisping the bacon.
  • For thick-cut bacon, add 2–3 minutes to the par-cook step until it’s pliable but not crispy.
  • Use a thin metal spatula to turn skewers for better stability.
  • Total time excludes skewer soaking time.

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Keywords: bacon-wrapped, scallops, grilled, appetizer, summer

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