Bacon Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce – this dish just like bacon-wrapped scallops but is much easier to make! It takes only 30 minutes from start to finish! This recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.

• Serves: 4
• Prep time: 10 min
• Total time: 20 min

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 1. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until cooked.

Step 2. Dry scallops with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3. Heat the large skillet until very hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and immediately add scallops. Sear on high heat, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.

Step 4. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice (and maybe 2 more tablespoons white wine). Scrape the bottom of the pan.

Step 5. Remove from heat, add softened butter (but not melted) – to create a creamy sauce. Add chopped bacon. Add back seared scallops. Top with chopped parsley.

Nutritional Facts

• Calories: 309