Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 cups bay scallops (Note 1)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (Note 2 )
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish )
  • salt, optional (Note 3)

Instruction

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Place the scallops on paper towels and press with additional paper towels to remove moisture. Season with black pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon to your preferred level of doneness. Remove the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate. Set aside.
  • To the pan, add the smashed garlic to the bacon grease and cook until lightly golden, about two minutes. Remove to a a plate
  • Add the dried scallops to the bacon grease and cook until golden brown, turning once.
  • Add the bacon and garlic back to the pan, along with the butter.
  • Sauté until the butter it is slightly browned. You can continue cooking until it reaches a chocolate brown-color, but avoid burning it.
  • Toss the cooked spaghetti with the scallop mixture, coating completely in the brown butter.Remove from heat and garnish with parsley.