Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Dash hot sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and drained (about 24)
• 12 bacon slices (about 1/2 lb.), cut in half
• Wooden picks
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Vegetable cooking spray

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 38mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small mixing bowl; whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Place scallops in a zip-top plastic freezer bag; add lime juice mixture. Cover or seal, and chill 30 minutes, turning once. Drain scallops, discarding marinade.

2. Microwave bacon, covered with paper towels, in 4 batches, at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly brown. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each scallop, and secure with a wooden pick. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.

3. Coat a cold cooking grate with cooking spray, and place grate on grill over medium-high heat (350° to 400°). Place scallops on grate, and grill, covered with grill lid, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and scallops are done.