Pan-Seared Scallops and Bacon Salad

Name: Pan-Seared Scallops and Bacon Salad
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon slices; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 79 milliliters light Italian dressing; 227 grams package mixed salad greens; 1 teaspoons paprika; 0 teaspoons salt; 680 grams sea scallops (about 28); 1 Tbsp water

Pan-Seared Scallops and Bacon Salad might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 103 calories. Head to the store and pick up bacon, pepper, paprika, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 21 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse scallops; pat dry with paper towels.

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Combine paprika, salt, and pepper.

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Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon spice mixture evenly over scallops; set aside.

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Combine remaining spice mixture, dressing, and water; stir well with a whisk. Set aside.

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Place salad greens in a large bowl; set aside.

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Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.

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Remove bacon from pan, pat dry with paper towels, and crumble.

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Add scallops to drippings in pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned.

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Remove scallops from pan; set aside and keep warm.

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Add reserved dressing mixture to pan; bring quickly to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.

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Pour over salad greens; toss to coat. Divide salad greens evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with scallops and bacon.

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Servings:

2slices

bacon slices 0teaspoons

black pepper 79milliliters

light Italian dressing 227grams

package mixed salad greens 1teaspoons

paprika 0teaspoons

salt 680grams

sea scallops (about 28)1Tbsp

water

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Scallops. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. The Trentadue La Storia Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 25 dollars per bottle.