Scallops and Bacon in Cream

Ingredients:

6 slices bacon, thick-cut
1 lb scallops
2 TBS butter
1 TBS garlic, minced (~3 cloves)
1 cup cream, heavy whipping
1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Cut the bacon into bit size pieces. Wash and drain the scallops. Place scallops on a towel and pat them to remove excess moisture.

Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove and reserve the bacon. Pour off all but 1 TBS of the bacon fat. Melt the butter with the bacon fat. Add scallops and sauté over medium-high heat for a minute. Stir in the garlic and sauté for a few seconds. Add the cream and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the lemon juice. Stirring frequently, cook until the cream is reduced by one half. Stir in the reserved bacon and serve.

Serves 3-4.

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