Scallops are delicately sweet and really simple to cook. The saltiness of the bacon provides a wonderful contrast
Ingredients
- 6 rashers smoked streaky bacon
- 18 scallops
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 10g (¼ oz) unsalted butter
- 120g (4½ oz) lamb’s lettuce
- 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Preheat the grill to high. Arrange the bacon rashers in a single layer on a baking sheet and grill for 5 to 6 mins, or until crisp. Once they’re cool enough to handle, break the rashers into large pieces.
- Dry the scallops on kitchen paper and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a large heavy-based frying pan over a high heat. Add the butter and, once it has melted, add the scallops and cook for 1 min each top and bottom.
- Divide the lamb’s lettuce, seared scallops and pieces of bacon between six plates. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.
Top Tip for making Scallop, bacon and lamb’s lettuce salad
Buying fresh scallops? Give them a good sniff! They should taste like the sea, not strong and fishy.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Warm chicken and grain salad with green harissa
Our warm chicken and grain salad with green harissa requires 5 minutes prep and makes extra harissa for future meals
By Georgia Sparks Published
-
Mozzarella and tomato ‘bruschetta’ salad
A filling salad that doesn't shy away from flavour. Perfect as a hearty lunch or light dinner...
By Jess Meyer Published
-
Blood orange, radicchio, pistachio and Stilton salad
This colourful first course of blood orange, radicchio, pistachio and Stilton salad is light and refreshing, so it makes the perfect start to your festive feast...
By Jess Meyer Published
-
Steak and salsa wraps
Our steak and salsa wraps are one of those build-you-own suppers the teens in your house will love...
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Trifle cake
This trifle cake has all the elements of the classic British pudding but we’ve made it dairy-free
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Coconut and pineapple ice lollies
Our coconut and pineapple ice lollies are healthier and cheaper than shop-bought lollies and you only need four ingredients plus your chosen decorations.
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Feel insecure in your relationship? Check if you recognise these 6 'healthy habits'
If you're feeling insecure in your relationship, take a look at these six healthy habits that those in a secure partnership practice - introducing them could make a difference.
By Lucy Wigley Published
-
Emotionally healthy children need their parents to do these 10 important things, according to experts
Therapists share the 10 strategies children need their parents to use to be emotionally nurturing. If you want emotionally healthy children - give them a try.
By Lucy Wigley Published
-
Compromising may be killing your relationship - here are 5 ways to reach healthy compromises, according to relationship expert
Compromising isn't always the best way to keep the peace in a relationship
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published