Seared Scallops with Bacon
Seared Scallops with Bacon – easy seared scallops with crispy bacon bites in butter and lemon. Succulent, juicy, restaurant quality and much cheaper.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 418kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (750g) scallops
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- lime wedges
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Remove the ligaments attached to the side of the scallops. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the scallops with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Heat up a skillet (cast-iron preferred) on medium heat and cook the bacon until the fat renders out, and they become golden and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, but keep the bacon fat in the skillet. Transfer the scallops to the skillet and pan sear each side for about 1 minute or until the surface turns crisp and golden brown. Turn to the other side and repeat the same.
- Add the bacon back, and squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top of the scallops. Top with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1625mg