Cheshire Oak Recipes
Grilled Bacon Scallops
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 12 sea scallops, thawed if drained, patted dry
- 8 slices Cheshire Oak bacon, cut into thirds widthwise
- 2 lemons, each cut into 6 wedges, seeds removed
Method
- In medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, garlic, and thyme leaves. Cut scallops in half and add to bowl; cover and refrigerate while preparing rest of recipe.
- In large skillet, partially cook bacon until fat is rendered but meat is still pliable. Remove from heat and drain.
- Drain scallops and discard marinade. Wrap a piece of bacon around each scallop half.
- Prepare and preheat grill and place the bacon wrapped scallops 4-6" from medium heat.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until scallops are opaque and bacon is brown and crisp. Serve with the lemon wedges.
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