Photo: Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 slices applewood smoked bacon or other thick-cut bacon
- 12 (U-10 size) sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 (6-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in warm water for about 30 minutes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the bacon strips on the parchment paper and bake until just beginning to get golden around the edges but still very pliable, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
Season the scallops on all sides with the Essence and salt. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon, securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer. Repeat with the remaining scallops.
When the grill is hot, brush the grates lightly with oil, then place the scallops on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until just cooked through about 7 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish each scallop with a dab of the butter and serve immediately.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
- Published by William Morrow, 1993.
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By missyjane38
Swanton,
on April 05, 2013
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No, no, no! Not good at all if you follow the recipe. Ruins it by too much essence. Do not roll your scallops in it. Maybe sprinkle a bit on and it would be good. I usually always read reviews beforehand and if I had, I wouldnt have rolled the scallops in spice. Too salty and too much. Cant taste the scallops or the bacon. Gross!
By ImThatGuyKyle
Texas
on January 28, 2013
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Take the "essence" and grind it to a fine powder. Then, lightly sprinkle it onto the shrimp or scallops. VERY lightly. I'd even go so far as to say only on the top and bottom.
By Mel Honey Rocks
Paso Robles CA
on May 14, 2012
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NOTE: do not use the entire batch of seasoning on your scallops, I think that is where several people went wrong. These turned out so perfect. My fiance wants them on the menu during our wedding reception week for our guests! I used maple bacon from costco, A very light coating of the seasoning...just enough to flavor it. Then save the rest for your next batch of fish, chicken or more scallops!
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