Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops with Spinach and Bacon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1 Pat scallops dry, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
2. 2 Dice bacon, mince garlic, zest and juice lemon.
3. 3 Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat; remove crisp pieces and keep the fat.
4. 4 Add butter to the bacon fat, sauté garlic briefly, then deglaze with white wine.
5. 5 Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and simmer until slightly thickened.
6. 6 Add spinach and let it wilt; fold in Parmesan and crispy bacon.
7. 7 In a separate hot pan, sear scallops in olive oil for 2 min per side until golden.
8. 8 Plate spinach‑bacon mixture, top with scallops, drizzle sauce, and garnish with parsley.
9. 9 Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy immediately.
10. 10 Store leftovers according to the storage guidelines above.