Scallops casino

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Sea Scallops, rinsed and patted dry
• 4 slices of bacon
• 5-6 slices mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
• 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon flavored breadcrumbs
• 1 Tablesoon lemon juice
• salt
• olive oil
• parsley
• fresh basil (optional)

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Preparation

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
  Put bacon in a skillet or microwave and cook through but not crisp.
  Snip into pieces & set aside
  Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
  Place scallops in baking dish
  Season scallops with garlic, salt & parsley
  Toss to coat with oil
  Top with cooked bacon
  Sprinkle with breadcrumbs
  Sprinkle with lemon juice
  Top with mozzarella
  Scatter fresh basil on top, optional
  Drizzle with olive oil
  Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
  Serve with saffron rice & peas & mushrooms