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Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce

Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce - A Delightful Treat

Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce is a luxurious and satisfying dish that combines savory bacon with sweet scallops.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon and Scallops
  • 6 oz Bacon uncooked
  • 1 lb Scallops fresh recommended
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter softened
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup White Wine optional
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Bacon
  1. Chop uncooked bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
Step 2: Prepare the Scallops
  1. Pat the fresh scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Sear the Scallops
  1. In the skillet with bacon drippings, add olive oil and heat. Sear scallops for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step 4: Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
  1. Add lemon juice and white wine to the skillet, deglaze, and whisk in softened butter until smooth.
Step 5: Combine the Ingredients
  1. Return bacon to the skillet and add seared scallops, gently tossing to coat in the sauce.
Step 6: Serve and Garnish
  1. Serve the dish garnished with fresh parsley on a platter or individual plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh and can be paired with sides like sautéed spinach or roasted asparagus.

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