Salt water might very well run through my veins. I was born and raised here in Nova Scotia and living so close to the ocean is one of the things I enjoy most in life. This brunch revolves around my favourite thing to ever come from the sea—scallops. The meal also includes another favourite—bacon, but pigs can’t fly and I doubt they can swim either.

This is such a simple yet showy brunch made from just a few fresh ingredients and a couple of store-bought ‘cheats.’ With Sobeys’ all-butter gourmet croissants and Fresh Cut fruit & berries on hand, I was able to have this brunch on the table in twenty minutes.

What you will need to buy to serve 5:

• 1 package of 6 All-Butter Croissants (you have to test one of course)
• 1 package of Fresh Cut Fruit and/or Berries, whatever floats your boat
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears (I prefer ones that aren’t too thick)
• 10 large eggs (okay, buy a dozen)
• 2 tablespoons butter (read: b.u.t.t.e.r.)
• ½ pound (ish) of fresh Sensations by Compliments Wild Atlantic Canada Sea Scallops (15 medium-sized, enough for 3 each)
• ⅓ pound of centre-cut bacon (I used an applewood-smoked variety)
• ½ lemon
• Salt, pepper to taste
• Parsley for garnish
• Toothpicks/Coffee/Tea/Jams

Here’s your step-by-step guide:

Set your table, fruit bowl and start your coffee pot or kettle…this will be quick and painless.

To cook scallops: Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Wrap your scallops with bacon slices, using a toothpick to keep the bacon in place and place on a baking sheet. With medium-sized scallops, you should be able to wrap three scallops with one slice. You don’t want to overcook your scallops. I bake them for 10 minutes, tops. If the bacon still looks a little underdone to your liking, pop the broiler on for a minute or two, but keep an eye on them.

To cook asparagus: While the scallops are cooking, steam your asparagus. To avoid tough ends, before steaming, snap the asparagus stem wherever it naturally snaps. If your asparagus is a bit thicker, you may want to ‘peel’ the stem using a potato peeler. Asparagus, like scallops, should be cooked minimally, until tender, but still with a nice bite. When the asparagus is done, set it aside and give it a squeeze of lemon.

To prepare eggs: With your asparagus and scallops out of the way, it’s time to scramble the eggs. I leave them until the end so that they may have my undivided attention. Not that they are difficult, but to have a nice soft and creamy scrambled egg, you should cook it on a moderate-low heat in plenty of butter and continue slowly stirring the entire time.

To serve: Once your eggs have come together, they are done. Spoon the eggs over the steamed asparagus, top with 3 bacon wrapped scallops, pop a buttery croissant on the plate and serve!

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