Steakhouse Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops With Pecan Pesto

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   ["Bake Bacon:

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   1. Preheat oven to 375u00b0 F.

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   2. Separate slices of bacon and place on 2 baking sheets, single layered.

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   3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes (bacon should not be crispy, or it will break when wrapping scallops).", "Pesto Sauce:

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   1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients for the pesto sauce, and set aside.", "Prepare Scallops:

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   1. Rinse scallops and pat dry with a paper towel.

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   2. Brush scallops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a tiny bit of sugar.

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   3. Melt 2 tbs. of olive oil and 2 tbs. of butter in a hot frying pan. Reduce heat to medium.

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   4. Sear scallops, large flat side down, for 2 minutes or until golden brown and slightly charred on one side.

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    5. Flip scallops, reducing heat to medium-low, and sear for an additional 1-2 minutes.

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    6. Once scallops are done, remove from heat and let them cool for 2 minutes before wrapping with bacon.", "Wrap Scallops:

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    1. Wrap scallops with bacon, securing the bacon with a toothpick.

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    2. Place scallops on a clean baking sheet.

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    3. Bake wrapped scallops in the preheated 375u00b0 F. oven for 2 minutes.

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    4. Remove and place on serving platter.

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    5. Drizzle pesto sauce on scallops, and pour remaining pesto sauce into a serving bowl for dipping."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.