Grilled Scallops with Bacon and Dill
Juicy grilled scallops topped with crispy bacon and fresh dill, served with a lemon wedge for brightness. A quick and elegant dish that's ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 12 large scallops
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 wedge lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 12 scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt. Let them sit while you cook the bacon.
- 2
Cook the 4 bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- 3
Add the 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet over high heat. Sear the scallops for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque in the center.
- 4
Crumble the bacon over the scallops and sprinkle with the 2 tbsp fresh dill. Serve immediately with the lemon wedge for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- paper towels
- plate
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