Seared Scallops with Bacon in Lemon Butter

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

1. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until cooked.
2. Dry scallops with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet until very hot, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and immediately add scallops. Sear on high heat, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.
4. Add 3 tbsp lemon juice (and maybe 2 more tbsp white wine). Scrape the bottom of the pan.
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.