Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 3

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and remove any side muscles. Wrap one scallop in a half slice of bacon and secure with toothpick (see recipe note #2). Repeat with remaining scallops.

Step 4

Drizzle olive oil over each scallop and season with pepper and kosher salt.

Step 5

Arrange scallops in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, giving each scallop some room to allow the bacon to crisp.

Step 6

Bake 12 to 15 minutes until scallop is tender and opaque and bacon is cooked through. Serve hot.