Seared Scallops with Bacon in Lemon Butter Sauce

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 5 strips Bacon

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Scallops

• Produce

  • 1 Parsley

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp White wine or more lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

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Ingredients

• 5 strips bacon, chopped
• 1 lb scallops
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons white wine or more lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened but not melted
• parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

• Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until cooked.
• Dry scallops with paper towels. Season with a very small amount of salt and pepper. (use small amount of salt, as you will be adding bacon which is already salty).
• Heat the large skillet until very hot, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and immediately add scallops. Sear on high heat, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.
• Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of white wine (or more lemon juice). Scrape the bottom of the pan.
• Remove the pan from the heat, add 2 tablespoons of softened butter (not melted) to the lemon sauce, and stir, to create a creamy sauce. Add chopped bacon. Add back scallops. Top with chopped parsley