Ingredients
- 8 bacon slices
- 16 large sea scallops
- 16 toothpicks
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the bacon in half crosswise with kitchen shears or a knife.
- Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Wrap each scallop with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Season scallops with pepper and kosher salt.
- Arrange scallops on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until scallops are tender and bacon is crispy.
- While the scallops are cooking, heat the butter and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and cook until garlic is golden and fragrant.
- When the scallops come out of the oven, drizzle or brush them with the garlic butter and sprinkle them with parsley.
