4th of July Recipes, Day 1: Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Today we kick off a mouth-watering week of 4th of July recipes. From appetizers to dessert, we'll make sure your menu is dynamite.
Scallops are sweet, meaty, and delicious by themselves. They don't really need anything to make them better. However, if you wrap them in bacon, you get an amazing appetizer or salad topping that's perfection in its own right.
Ingredients:
2 pounds large scallops
8 slices of bacon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper to taste
8 wooden skewers
Directions:
1. Soak wooden skewers in water for an hour before using.
2. Combine vinegar, oil, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Add scallops to mixture and toss to coat. Cover and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
4. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
5. Cut bacon into thirds. Wrap a piece of bacon around each scallop and thread onto skewers. There should be 3-4 scallops per skewer.
6. Place on a lightly oiled grill rack and cook for 3 minutes per side. When the scallop is opaque in color, remove from grill and serve.
This recipe is courtesy of About.com.
--Spanno
KitchenMaus on June 30, 2008 at 11:49 AM
The problem I always have with bacon-wrapped things is that the bacon never gets crispy, and I don't like wiggly bacon. Is there a good solution to this? Because I definitely like the flavor boost!
Spanno on June 30, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I would cook the bacon separately. Before it gets too crispy and is still pliable, wrap it around the scallops.
--Spanno
Spanno on June 30, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I hit post too quickly.
Wrap it around the uncooked scallops and cook as directed.
--Spanno
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