(serves 8)
Slice the sea scallops in half. Thread each skewer with the end of one slice of bacon, next thread a shrimp. Thread the skewer through the middle of the bacon slice, add half of scallop and then the other end of the bacon. Start once more with a slice of bacon and alternate scallops, shrimp and oysters with the threaded bacon. Season the seafood with pepper to taste. Melt the butter in a saucepan on top of the grill and add the herbs. Set the sauce to one side to keep it warm, brush all sides of the skewered seafood with the butter sauce and allow the seafood to broil over hot coals for several minutes on each side, continuing to brush with the butter until the bacon is fairly crisp. Serve right away with the remaining sauce.
16 sea scallops
4 dozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 dozen frozen oysters, thawed
1 # lean sliced bacon
1/2 cup butter
black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme