Scallops fried and wrapped in lardo

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 8 scallops
• 4 slice(s) bacon (lardo), alternatively bacon, halved lengthwise
• ½ pot lemon thyme
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• e.g. baguette(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Pick the thyme leaves. Grind half in a mortar and mix with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Coat the mussels and bacon in the olive oil. Wrap each mussel in a strip of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat a dry pan and fry the mussel parcels for 2 minutes on each side. 20 seconds before the end of the cooking time, sprinkle the remaining thyme over the mussel parcels and serve. Once the pan has cooled slightly, add lemon juice and butter, loosen the pan juices, and drizzle over the mussels. Serve with baguette.