This weeks recipe will become a household favorite dish, especially if you’re a seafood lover. We can thank Chef Jonathan for sharing the recipe to one of his signature dishes! This recipe has so much versatility, add a side and create a delicious meal or serve it alone as a tasty appetizer! Stay tuned for some more amazing recipes from our November Chef of the Month Jonathan Scinto!
Ingredients
8 slices bacon, halved
18 sea scallops
2 green onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
18 toothpicks
24 canned water chestnuts, drained and halved horizontally
Fresh chives (optional)
Directions
Microwave bacon on high for 2-2 1/2 minutes, or until partially cooked but still flexible.
Top each scallop with some of the onion and ginger.
Drizzle evenly with lemon juice. Wrap a bacon piece around each scallop, and secure with wooden toothpicks.
Grill scallops on grill tray 2-3 minutes on each side, or until done.
Or broil 3 inches from heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until bacon is crisp and scallops are cooked.
Drain on paper towels. Garnish with chives, if desired.
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