Lemon, Butter, and Bacon Scallops

A delicious seafood appetizer perfect for entertaining- or makes a lovely romatic main course.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 2-6

Ingredients

• 12  large scallops
• 6  slices bacon
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  lemon, juice of

Directions

1. Set your oven to broil.
2. Cut bacon slices in half and pre-cook until partially done; about 3-4 minutes in the microwave.
3. Rinse scallops in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Mix melted butter, sugar and lemon juice.
5. Dip each scallop into the lemon butter and then wrap with a bacon slice; secure with a toothpick if desired.
6. Broil on the top rack for about 4 minutes each side, until the scallops turn opaque throughout.