Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Garlic Parmesan Butter

Cooking Temperature

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• When melting butter for the sauce, watch for foam to indicate proper heat. Remove from heat immediately when garlic becomes fragrant to prevent burning and acrolein formation.

Cross Contamination

• Use separate cutting boards, plates, and utensils for raw scallops and bacon versus ready-to-eat foods. Raw mollusks harbor bacteria that can cross-contaminate other surfaces and ingredients.

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap after handling raw scallops and bacon before touching any other ingredients or kitchen surfaces.

High Risk Population

• Shellfish allergies can cause severe anaphylactic reactions. Warn guests about mollusk content even if they only have dairy sensitivity, as allergen severity can vary.

Handling

• Pat scallops completely dry before cooking - excess moisture causes steaming instead of searing, resulting in rubbery texture and uneven bacon crisping.

Storage

• Keep raw scallops refrigerated at or below 4C (40F) until ready to cook. Do not leave at room temperature for more than 10 minutes as specified in recipe.

• Serve immediately after plating. Butter-based sauces cool rapidly and can reach unsafe temperatures within 2 hours if left in the danger zone (4-60C / 40-140F).