Grilled Shrimp & Scallops With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp & Scallops With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced; 1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (not the bottled kind); 8 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined with tails left one; 4 sea scallops; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced
1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (not the bottled kind)
8 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined with tails left one
4 sea scallops
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
Preheat grill to high.
2
Fry bacon for the vinaigrette in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
3
Pour of all drippings, leaving bacon bits in the pan.
4
Stir in 2 Tablespoons oil, vinegar, sugar or sugar substitute, and lime juice.
5
Off heat, season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
6
Toss seafood with remaining oil, garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes in a bowl.
7
Thread shrimp and scallops onto separate metal skewers(I don't know about wooden skewers ~ however, if you should use, soak in water before using).
8
Grill scallops on bothe sides until cooked through 3-4 minutes per side.
9
Grill shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
10
Remove seafood from skewers and arrange on plates, then drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with cilantro.
11
Serve with yellow rice, fried ripe plantains, and a salad of red peppers and sliced tomatoes and a lovely wine.
12
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp & Scallops With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Shrimp & Scallops With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

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