Bacon Wrapped Basil Scallops
Bacon Wrapped Basil Scallops Grilled to perfection.
Ingredients:
- 16-21 sea scallops
- Bacon
- Fresh Basil
- Coarse Black Pepper to taste
Directions:
- Clean and remove muscle from scallop (the muscle is the small piece attached to the scallop, this becomes chewy when cooked).
- Place scallops on large dish.
- half way cook strips of bacon in microwave, keep the bacon pliable and not cooked to a crisp
- Grind sea salt, black pepper and garlic onto the scallops, to taste. Mix together.
- Cut cooked bacon strips in half to get two small strips
- Place a basil leaf on the side of the scallop followed by a strip of bacon. Fasten with a toothpick
- Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees.
- Place scallops directly over the heat.
- Cook scallops until tender and opaque and bacon is no longer raw.
- Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.