Grilled Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon. Bacon Wrapped Scallops - easy appetizer featuring scallops wrapped with bacon and grilled to crispy goodness on bamboo skewers. Take for example, these easy bacon wrapped scallops. The crispy bacon adds a buttery, smoky flavor to the scallops, also helping to keep the scallops moist.
Everything is better with bacon, I always find myself making bacon wrapped chicken and bacon. Smoky bacon + tender, briny scallops + Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning. My take on scallops on the grill and a shoutout to Smoky Ribs. You can have Grilled Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Grilled Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon
- Prepare 8 of fresh sea scallops (medium).
- It's 1/4 cup of light or clear Italian salad dressing.
- It's 4 slices of bacon, cut in half.
- It's of Drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
- You need 2 sprigs of basil (garnish).
- It's 2 of bamboo skewers, (soaked in water).
All Reviews for Marinated Scallops Wrapped in Bacon. I have been craving bacon wrapped scallops forever and finally decided to test them out in the air fryer. Playing around with them in my kitchen, I For perfectly cooked scallops, be sure to pat the scallops dry. Place them between paper towels to get any moisture out.
Grilled Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon instructions
- Rinse scallops and pat dry with a paper towel. Place the scallops flat side down on a plate and pour the salad dressing over them. Refrigerate. After 3minutes, flip them over..
- Heat up the bacon slices in a fry pan, slightly brown on both sides, for a few minutes total. Do not overcook them to crispness. Remove slices from pan and rest on a paper towel sheet..
- Wrap 1 bacon slice around the edge of the scallop. Pierce the scallop with the skewer near the end of the bacon slice and drive the skewer through. Repeat this step for the other scallops, until you have 4 per skewer..
- Place the skewers on a medium heated grill that has been cleaned, brushed, and oiled to prevent sticking. Grill about 3-4 minutes per side. [Have a squirt bottle of water handy to prevent possible flare-ups].
- Plate the skewers with a side of rice, vegetables, etc. Drizzle the scallops with some balsamic vinegar, garnish with basil, and enjoy..
One half slice of bacon fit. Bacon Wrapped Scallops are elegant enough for a dinner party or a romantic dinner for two and easy enough to prepare on a busy weeknight. I'd be a little embarrassed to tell you how many times. Bacon is the man-candy of the meat family, wrap it around the bite-sized candy of the sea, then grill it hot and fast for a rich and savory appetizer. Arrange the scallops directly on the grill grate.
