not always Elaine...we're in the hamptons, ny here, and if we have a good season, we get decent sized bay scallops...i wrap in bacon without a problem...yum!! pre-cook the bacon a bit ( i just nuke it a minute or two), wrap the scallops and put under broiler for a few minutes...nothing beats our bay scallops!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />