Bacon-wrapped scallops

grilled scallops wrapped in prosciutto | afoodcentriclife.com

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Jumbo scallops wrapped in strips of Prosciutto are an easy and impressive main course. Wrap and skewer them ahead, then grill to perfection. The creamy mango-citrus sauce is a wonderful compliment. Serve with quinoa or brown rice, veggies and a salad. This recipe doubles or more easily for a crowd. No grill? Sear in a cast iron skillet or in a non-stick pan.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Seafood

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Sally Cameron

Equipment

Bamboo or metal grilling skewers

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds jumbo sea scallops about
4 ounces strips of bacon or prosciutto
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoons granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 9″ skewers see notes below

Instructions

Lay scallops out on a flat surface. If it is still attached, pinch off the “foot” (abductor), a tough little piece on one side and discard. Lay out strips of Prosciutto and slice them in half (or thirds) lengthwise. Wrap one strip of Prosciutto around each scallop and overlap the end. Place three wrapped scallops on each skewer.
Drizzle a little olive oil over both sides of the scallops and sprinkle with salt, garlic and pepper. Use a little more if needed, but go easy on salt as Prosciutto is salty.
Heat grill to hot, clean grates with a stiff brush and oil the grates. Place scallop skewers on the grill and close the lid. Cook about 2 minutes per side, until scallops are pearly white, opaque and a little firm when touched. Don’t overcook them to maintain tenderness. Prosciutto will be crisp at the edges. Serve with citrus sauce, a few tablespoons per person or a good extra virgin olive oil.

Notes

Note on skewers – I’ve found that 9″ double pronged bamboo skewers work the best for these big scallops as they provide stability and easy turning when grilling. They are inexpensive and can be purchased online on Amazon. You can also use two standard bamboo skewers for each of the three scallops. If they are too long, cut them with kitchen shears.

When buying prosciutto, be sure the label read just pork and salt.

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