Step 1

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a large pan, start to crisp bacon. Cook bacon until golden brown - but still soft and pliable.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, and garlic and then sprinkle generously over scallops.

Step 4

Wrap each scallop with 1/2 bacon strip and secure by pushing a toothpick through the bacon and scallop.

Step 5

In another small bowl, mix brown sugar and ginger.

Step 6

Sprinkle brown sugar and ginger mixture all over scallop, but reserve much of the sugar and gigner to sprinkle after the scallops flip once.

Step 7

Heat butter in large pan until foamy and melted.

Step 8

Add scallops to pan and cook on medium high heat. Flip after 5-6 minutes, sprinkle with more sugar and ginger, and continue repeating steps until scallops are cooked.

Step 9

Serve immediately.