Pan-seared Scallops with Asparagus and Pancetta

Name: Pan-seared Scallops with Asparagus and Pancetta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 mediums asparagus spears; 1 Tbsp butter; 2 Tbsps chopped chives; 2 Tbsps dry vermouth; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 servings Olive oil; 177 milliliters freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 Tbsps shaved Parmesan cheese; 0 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoons salt; 12 sea scallops; 99 grams 2/3 cup diced uncooked pancetta or center-cut bacon (about

This gluten free and primal recipe serves 4. One serving contains 309 calories, 6g of protein, and 28g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have pepper, butter, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Cut off each asparagus tip into 2 1/2-inch-long pieces. (Reserve stalks for other uses.) Toss asparagus with olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in an 8-inch square baking pan.

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Bake at 475 for 6 minutes.

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Oven

Remove from pan, and set aside.

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Frying Pan

Cook pancetta or bacon in a large skillet until crisp.

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Pancetta

Bacon

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Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Measure drippings, and add olive oil to measure 2 tablespoons.

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Olive Oil

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Sprinkle both sides of scallops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Scallops

Pepper

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Heat reserved 2 tablespoons drippings and oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add scallops. Cook scallops 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. (Cook in batches if scallops don't fit in the skillet without touching.) Set aside and keep warm.

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Cooking Oil

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Heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

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Add orange juice and vermouth to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup.

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Orange Juice

Vermouth

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Remove from heat, and whisk in butter.

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Butter

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Whisk

Place 3 scallops on each serving plate, forming a triangle in center of plate. Arrange 3 asparagus spears, tip end up, against the scallops.

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Asparagus

Scallops

Drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with reserved pancetta, chives, and Parmesan.

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Parmesan

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Servings:

12mediums

asparagus spears 1Tbsp

butter 2Tbsps

chopped chives 2Tbsps

dry vermouth 1teaspoon

olive oil 4servings

Olive oil 177milliliters

freshly squeezed orange juice 2Tbsps

shaved Parmesan cheese 0teaspoons

freshly ground pepper 0teaspoons

salt 1teaspoons

salt 12

sea scallops 99grams

2/3 cup diced uncooked pancetta or center-cut bacon (about

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 GEN5 Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 9 dollars per bottle.