Few things suit live fire cooking better than scallops cooked over intense charcoal heat. Wrapped in smoked bacon and grilled on forged steel skewers, they develop crisp edges, rich smoky flavour and a sweet tender centre in just a few minutes.
This recipe is built around simplicity and precision. The bacon protects the scallops from overcooking while adding salt, smoke and rendered fat as they cook directly over the embers.
Using forged steel skewers allows close control over heat while creating an authentic chef style grilling experience perfectly suited to compact table grills and live fire entertaining.
Fast cooking, dramatic heat and simple ingredients make this an ideal recipe for relaxed outdoor gatherings around the fire.
Ingredients
Serves 2 to 4
8 large scallops
8 rashers smoked streaky bacon
Olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges
Preparing The Grill
Prepare your Blok grill for direct high heat cooking using quality lumpwood charcoal.
Allow the charcoal to fully ignite before cooking and position the skewers over a concentrated heat zone.
Method
Wrap each scallop tightly with smoked bacon and thread onto forged steel skewers.
Lightly brush with olive oil and season lightly with black pepper.
Place the skewers directly over the charcoal and cook for several minutes per side until the bacon crisps and the scallops become lightly caramelised.
Turn regularly to ensure even colouring and avoid overcooking the scallops.
Finish with sea salt and lemon juice before serving immediately.
Fire Notes
Scallops cook extremely quickly over charcoal, so high heat and short cooking times are essential. The bacon helps protect the scallops while adding richness and smoke as the fat renders over the embers.
Forged steel skewers absorb heat effectively, helping create even cooking across the seafood.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with grilled flatbreads, aioli, herb salad or chilled white wine.
Recommended Blok Setup
This recipe works particularly well on the Blok Hako and Naka grills paired with forged steel skewers for compact, high heat live fire cooking.
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Bacon Wrapped Scallops On Forged Steel Skewers
Few things suit live fire cooking better than scallops cooked over intense charcoal heat. Wrapped in smoked bacon and grilled on forged steel skewers, they develop crisp edges, rich smoky flavour and a sweet tender centre in just a few minutes.
This recipe is built around simplicity and precision. The bacon protects the scallops from overcooking while adding salt, smoke and rendered fat as they cook directly over the embers.
Using forged steel skewers allows close control over heat while creating an authentic chef style grilling experience perfectly suited to compact table grills and live fire entertaining.
Fast cooking, dramatic heat and simple ingredients make this an ideal recipe for relaxed outdoor gatherings around the fire.
Ingredients
Serves 2 to 4
Preparing The Grill
Prepare your Blok grill for direct high heat cooking using quality lumpwood charcoal.
Allow the charcoal to fully ignite before cooking and position the skewers over a concentrated heat zone.
Method
Wrap each scallop tightly with smoked bacon and thread onto forged steel skewers.
Lightly brush with olive oil and season lightly with black pepper.
Place the skewers directly over the charcoal and cook for several minutes per side until the bacon crisps and the scallops become lightly caramelised.
Turn regularly to ensure even colouring and avoid overcooking the scallops.
Finish with sea salt and lemon juice before serving immediately.
Fire Notes
Scallops cook extremely quickly over charcoal, so high heat and short cooking times are essential. The bacon helps protect the scallops while adding richness and smoke as the fat renders over the embers.
Forged steel skewers absorb heat effectively, helping create even cooking across the seafood.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with grilled flatbreads, aioli, herb salad or chilled white wine.
Recommended Blok Setup
This recipe works particularly well on the Blok Hako and Naka grills paired with forged steel skewers for compact, high heat live fire cooking.
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