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Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops on a Gas Grill

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

This dish is excellent on its own, or served with a steak for surf 'n turf.

PREP 20 mins COOK 10 mins READY IN 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. scallops (U-10, muscle removed)
  • Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • 10 sage leaves (chopped)
  • 10 slices of bacon (halved and par boiled 3 minutes)
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Whisk together lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and sage leaves.
  2. Boil bacon for three minutes, then remove pat dry and allow to cool.
  3. Wrap each scallop with one piece of bacon and slide 3-4 on each skewer, to keep bacon in place.
  4. Pour marinade over scallops and let stand for fifteen minutes while pre-heating your grill to medium high.
  5. Grill scallops for 2-3 minutes per side (until golden brown) and enjoy!

Suggested Pairing

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir   
Beer: American Pale Ale, Belgian Witbier


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