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Seared scallop over green beans with bacon bits and creamy bacon dressing.
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Seared Scallops With Warm Bacon Dressing

Scallops and bacon are a classic match.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 227kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 2 lbs scallops preferably sea scallop or the largest you can find
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • ¾ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 ¼ tsps Dijon mustard
  • 6 Tbsps whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 12 oz French green beans trimmed, optional

Instructions

  • Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Press gently to release more moisture. You want the scallops to be as dry as possible or they won't sear.
  • Cook the bacon in a non-stick skillet (cast iron is perfect) over medium heat until crisp.
  • Transfer bacon strips to a paper towel to drain. Leave the drippings in the skillet.
  • Add scallops in a single layer to the hot pan with bacon drippings. They should sizzle when you add them. Leave them undisturbed to cook about 2 minutes then flip and repeat. They should have a a golden sear on them. Do not overcook though. Remove scallop to a separate bowl. (Work in batches if necessary to cook in a single layer.)
  • Whisk vinegar, water and mustard into the drippings in the skillet. Boil over high heat until reduced to half. Be sure to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. This took about 20 minutes for me but time will vary depending on size of skillet. Stir in whipping cream and continue to boil until sauce is the consistency of gravy.
  • While sauce is reducing and close to being finished, cook beans, covered in the microwave with a couple of tablespoons of water. For me it takes about 6 minutes on high. Check doneness - they should be tender crisp. While beans are cooking return scallops to the sauce in the skillet and allow them to heat through.
  • Chop bacon strips into bits and toss with the hot green beans. Top with scallops and drizzle with the hot sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg