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Flavorful Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe with Easy Lemon Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy bacon-wrapped sea scallops served with a bright and silky lemon butter sauce. Perfect for entertaining or a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large dry-packed sea scallops (about 1 pound / 450g)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in half
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 60g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Trim the tough side muscle if attached. Season each scallop lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Wrap each scallop with half a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick. The bacon should overlap slightly but not be too tight.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Place the bacon-wrapped scallops seam side down in the pan, spacing them apart. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bacon crisps and scallops develop a golden crust. Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes until scallops are firm but slightly springy.
  5. While scallops cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  6. Transfer scallops to a serving dish, drizzle with warm lemon butter sauce, garnish with extra parsley or lemon zest if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

If bacon is thick and not fully cooked during searing, finish scallops in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 3-5 minutes. Dry scallops thoroughly for best sear. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep bacon crispy. Garlic should be cooked gently to avoid bitterness. Sauce should be ready as scallops finish cooking to serve warm.

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