Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 strips bacon (, uncooked, chopped)
  • 1 lb scallops
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (, freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons wine (or use lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (, softened but not melted)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (, fresh, chopped)

Instruction

  • Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until cooked.
  • Dry scallops with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the large skillet until very hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and immediately add scallops. Sear on high heat, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.
  • Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice (and maybe 2 more tablespoons white wine). Scrape the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from heat, add softened butter (but not melted) - to create a creamy sauce. Add chopped bacon. Add back seared scallops. Top with chopped parsley