5 from 72 votes
Bacon Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce
Bacon Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce combines tender seared scallops and crispy bacon bits in a savory, herb-infused butter sauce. The scallops are pan-seared to a golden exterior with a juicy, translucent interior while the bacon adds a smoky crunch. The garlic butter sauce seasoned with oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes ties the flavors together for a rich, aromatic dish that pairs well with simple sides.
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon diced
- 1 pound scallops
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
- Melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in bacon and scallops.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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