Barbecued Piggy Scallops

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  slices bacon, rind removed
• 24  large scallops, shelled
•  black pepper, to taste
• 1  teaspoon  freshly chopped parsley
• 2  lemons, juice only
• 2  ounces unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Place the melted butter, lemon juice, pepper and parsley in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Add the scallops and turn to coat.
3. Cut each bacon rasher in half width wise and then wrap each scallop in half a rasher of bacon, threading them onto skewers as you go and reserving any remaining butter mixture.
4. Cook over hot coals for 3-4 minutes each side, basting with the remaining butter mixture, until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
5. To serve- transfer the skewers to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining butter mixture over the top.
6. Serve immediately.