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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."]
