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Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 ears corn, husked
4 slices bacon
16 large sea scallops
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 ripe nectarines, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne (ground red pepper)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat grill on medium-high.

2. Grill corn 10 minutes or until browned, turning. Meanwhile, on microwave-safe plate, place bacon between paper towels. Microwave on High 1 minute.

3. Press 4 scallops together, flat sides down, in single layer; wrap with 1 slice bacon. Insert skewer, through overlapping ends of bacon, pressing through to other side of scallops. Repeat with remaining scallops and bacon. Sprinkle ¼ tsp. black pepper on scallops.

4. Grill, covered, 5-7 minutes or until just opaque throughout, turning once.

5. Cut kernels off cobs and place in large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, nectarines, basil, lemon juice, cayenne, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Serve with scallops.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 main dish servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Found this recipe in Good Housekeeping magazine in 2010. Great summer dish!!

 

 

 

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