Sea Scallops in Bacon
Description
Perfect for a holiday or for everyday meals. Scallop cooking time depends on your taste preferences; I like them cooked through inside, so I keep them 2–3 minutes per side over low heat. If you're a sashimi lover, you can reduce the cooking time to one minute. The ideal drink for such seafood is dry white wine or brut sparkling wine. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Thaw the scallop meat in advance at room temperature and pat it dry with paper towels. Choose medium-sized scallops—large ones take too long to cook, and small ones are difficult to work with.
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Step 2
Drizzle the seafood with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper on both sides. Let them marinate for a couple of minutes.
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Step 3
Next, cut each strip of bacon in half lengthwise. Wrap the bacon around the scallop and secure with a toothpick.
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Step 4
Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan, add the scallops. First, let them brown on both sides over high heat, then reduce the heat to the minimum and cook the seafood for 2–3 minutes on each side.
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Step 5
Transfer the seafood to a flat plate and serve with lemon slices. Scallops in bacon are ready!