Scallops with Grapefruit and Bacon

Scallops with Grapefruit and Bacon
Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 22 calories, 0g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 35. Head to the store and pick up pepper, butter, onion, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.

Instructions

1
Using a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections. Squeeze the juice from the membrane into another bowl; you should have about 3 tablespoons of juice.
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In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer it to a small plate.
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3
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
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Season the scallops with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until browned, 3 minutes. Turn the scallops, add the onion and cook over moderate heat until the scallops are just cooked through, 3 minutes longer.
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Transfer to a plate.
6
Add the wine and grapefruit juice to the skillet and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Cook, scraping up any browned bits. Strain the liquid into a heatproof cup, then return it to the skillet.
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Add the capers and butter and cook, shaking the pan, until the sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the scallops and any juices to the skillet; turn to coat them with the sauce.
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9
Add the grapefruit sections and bacon and serve right away.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Scallops works really well with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. 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. You could try Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 62 dollars per bottle.
Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay
Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay
The wine is straw yellow in color. On the nose expresses slow roasted pears and honeysuckle flowers. On the palate, the wine is bright and full bodied, with loads of Meyer lemon and fresh apricot flavors.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In35 m.
Servings35
Health Score6
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