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Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce

Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce in 30 Minutes

Experience the delightful blend of crispy bacon and tender scallops with this Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon
  • 6 slices Bacon Use uncooked bacon for a perfect crisp.
For the Scallops
  • 1 pound Scallops Ensure they are fresh or properly thawed if frozen.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Enhances the overall taste.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for searing scallops.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Always use freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Optional; can increase lemon juice if omitted.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Incorporate softened butter gradually.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped before serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Increase skillet heat to high, add olive oil, and sear the scallops for 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove scallops and deglaze the skillet with lemon juice and white wine, scraping up brown bits.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted, then add crispy bacon.
  6. Return scallops to skillet, gently toss in the sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and pairs well with sautéed greens.

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