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bacon wrapped scallops on the grill

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Bacon Wrapped Scallops

This sweet and smoky combo is the perfect recipe for your next cookout!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 381
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 large scallops
  • 12 slices thin cut bacon hickory smoked optional
Sauce
  • 2 Tbs maple syrup
  • 1/3 c balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbs garlic powder
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 Tbs onion powder
  • 2 Tbs grapeseed oil

Method
 

  1. Heat up the grill to at least 400F.
  2. Cut all 12 strips of bacon in half to make 24 equal pieces
  3. Wrap each scallop with one piece of bacon and place on skewer, making sure to put skewer through the two bacon ends to keep them together. Skewer should go through the scallop and through the other side of bacon
  4. Repeat until all scallops are wrapped and skewered, 4 scallops to a skewer
  5. Make the sauce and brush each scallop with it
  6. Place the rest of the sauce in a shallow pan and marinade the skewers in it for 5 minutes, turning halfway
  7. Place scallop skewers on the grill
  8. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until scallops are cooked the entire way through
  9. Serve with veggie skewers or as an appetizer on a plate!

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal

Notes

This recipe can be made with turkey bacon, but the thicker the bacon is, the longer it has to cook. Over cooking scallops can make them chewy, which will ultimately happen if they have to cook longer due to the bacon. 
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