[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Bacon Fat Scallops – – thick cut bacon (chopped), garlic (minced), medium shallot (diced), scallops, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, sprigs thyme (leaves removed), dry white wine, , Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until bacon is crispy and fat has fully rendered. ; Remove bacon from skillet and turn heat down to medium. Add garlic and shallot to the skillet, saute for 2 minutes or until shallot is translucent. Then place scallops into skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes per side then remove from skillet and set aside.; *Reserve half the bacon and the scallops for the following day’s meal (Avocado Bacon Scallop Salad).; Add thyme and wine to skillet. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to medium low. Season with salt and pepper if needed, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid reduces by half. ; Serve scallops with crispy bacon bits and the wine reduction over the top.; ; – <p>Related Recipe: <a href="https://members.savingdinner.com/recipe/avocado-bacon-scallop-salad/">Avocado Bacon Scallop Salad</a></p> – Dinner – Hot Melt Diet – Hot Melt Diet – Vol. 3[/wpurp-searchable-recipe]