Lemon Butter and Bacon Scallops
Elevate your seafood game with these irresistible Lemon Butter and Bacon Scallops, the perfect combination of tender scallops wrapped in crispy bacon and drizzled with a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce. This recipe balances rich, smoky bacon with the brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a dish that's both elegant and approachable. Each scallop is pan-seared to golden perfection, enhanced by a flavorful deglazed sauce that captures all the savory bits from the skillet. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for dinner parties, date nights, or an indulgent weeknight treat. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete, restaurant-quality meal that’s bursting with flavor. Keywords: lemon butter scallops, bacon-wrapped scallops, quick seafood recipe, pan-seared scallops, elegant dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large Sea scallops
- 6 slices Bacon
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Carefully pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and ensure they sear properly.
Season the scallops evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
Cut each bacon slice in half and wrap one half around each scallop, securing it in place with a toothpick.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place the bacon-wrapped scallops in the skillet with enough space to avoid overcrowding.
Cook the scallops for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the bacon is crispy and the scallops have a golden-brown crust. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Allow it to melt and become foamy.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and enhance the sauce.
Drizzle the prepared lemon butter sauce over the cooked scallops. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Remove toothpicks before serving and enjoy your lemon butter and bacon scallops alongside your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 327 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 4685 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 91.5 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
