Emeril's Bacon Wrapped Scallops

YIELD 4 main course servings or 6 appetizer portions

INGREDIENTS

12 slices thick cut bacon
12 large sea scallops, adductor muscles removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium.
  2. Place the bacon directly on the grill and let cook for 3 minutes. Flip bacon and continue to cook another 3 minutes or until the fat starts to render. Remove to a plate to let cool. Once the bacon is cooled, lay a piece on a clean work surface. Place one scallop on top of the bacon and roll the bacon around the scallop. Secure the bacon wrapped scallop with a skewer and repeat until all the scallops are wrapped. Place no more than 3 scallops on each skewer. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and place directly on the grill. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and continue to cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops to a platter and serve immediately.

    Editor's Note: Consult Treehugger's Best of Green Winner Monterey Bay Aquarium's Endangered Seafood Guide whenever making seafood choices. Look for heritage pork or other antibiotic/hormone-free varieties.

  3. Learn more about sustainable food choices with our Eat Green Guide.

  4. This recipe was featured on the Vegetable Bounty Episode of Emeril Green

This recipe appears in: Meat