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the goods
you will need: 12 large scallops 12 small dinner rolls 3-4 slices good smoked bacon you will need
time: 10 minutes total serve with:
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scallop sliders My friend, Lisa, brought this concept to my attention and it latched on with the ferocity of a mad dog. I couldn't stop thinking about them. For the uninitiated, a 'slider' is burger bonsai. These are so quick and simple; some flashy trash to make a Sunday afternoon on the deck seem as extraordinary as the accompanying sunset. I used frozen scallops and thawed them on loads of paper towel to soak the milky liquid away. The perfect bun proved elusive. I wanted brioche for it's sweetness and lightness. Then I wandered past an Asian bakery and the scent of sweet bread wafted my way; those tiny, super sweet dinner rolls that they pump out were perfect. White trash brioche; more Anna Nicole than Marie Antionette. A good smoked bacon (I found a pepper crusted one; there is no going back) and some bbq sauce. Some select side dishes. You'll be shocked at how many of these babies you can stash away! Heat a skillet or large griddle. Cut the bacon into 3 inch strips and place on the griddle Pat the scallops dry and lightly brush them with olive oil Place the scallops on the hot griddle and cook 2 mins per side.**
Slice the
dinner rolls in half. Remove the bacon after it has been seared on both sides and place the dinner rolls, cut side down, to brown slightly in any leftover bacon grease. Assemble by placing a strip of bacon on the bottom half of the roll, top with a scallop and spoon some BBQ sauce over the top. Eat immediately!
*I made my own BBQ sauce; I used it for the baked
beans. You can follow that recipe for sauce or buy your
own. If you make the baked beans as well, then reserve
1/2 cup of sauce from the beans (and maybe reduce the
amount of cooked beans that you use by 1 cup...you can
add them to a salad later in the week)
**actual cooking time will depend upon the size of the
scallops and the heat of your pan. Under cooking can be
dangerous to your health, overcooking can be dangerous
to your appetite!
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