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.
A simple yet elegant appetizer or main course option that is sure to get rave reviews! Everything is better with bacon, I always find myself making bacon wrapped chicken and bacon. All Reviews for Marinated Scallops Wrapped in Bacon. You can cook Grilled Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Grilled Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon
- You need 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.
- You need of Drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
- You need 2 sprigs of basil (garnish).
- It's 2 of bamboo skewers, (soaked in water).
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. One half slice of bacon fit.
Grilled Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon step by step
- 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..
My take on scallops on the grill and a shoutout to Smoky Ribs. 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.
