Kroger Crispy Bacon & Scallop Skillet with Rice & Steamed Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 lb Eastern Seas Scallops
• 4 slices Jimmy Dean Premium Bacon Hickory Smoked, chopped
• 1 cup Minute Instant White Rice
• 1 bag Birds Eye Steamfresh Mixed Vegetables
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
3. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add butter and minced garlic to bacon fat in the skillet; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add scallops and cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and golden.
6. Return bacon to skillet and toss gently.
7. Steam frozen vegetables according to package directions. Serve scallops and bacon over rice with vegetables on the side.