Seared Scallops with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Name: Seared Scallops with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 85 grams bacon slices , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 283 grams Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise; 1 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 237 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0 teaspoons salt; 567 grams 12 large sea scallops , tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary; 1 pinch Pinch of sugar; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter; 59 milliliters water

Seared Scallops with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon is a gluten free recipe with 4 servings. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 187 calories, 6g of protein, and 15g of fat. A mixture of bacon, sea scallops, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Blanch Brussels sprouts in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water, uncovered, 3 minutes, then drain.

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Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning over occasionally, until crisp.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and reserve bacon fat in another small bowl.

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Bacon

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Bowl

Add 1/4 cup broth and 1/4 cup water to skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits.

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Add butter, salt, sugar, a pinch of pepper, and Brussels sprouts and simmer, covered, 4 minutes.

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Remove lid and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is evaporated and Brussels sprouts are tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes more. Stir in bacon and remove from heat.

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While Brussels sprouts are browning, pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.

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Brussels Sprouts

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Scallops

Heat oil with 2 teaspoons bacon fat in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear scallops, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total.

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Transfer to a platter as cooked and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.

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Pour off and discard any fat from skillet used to cook scallops.

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Scallops

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Add remaining 3/4 cup broth and simmer, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, 1 minute. Stir cornstarch into remaining 2 teaspoons water in a cup, then stir into sauce along with any scallop juices accumulated on platter. Simmer, stirring, 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve Brussels sprouts topped with scallops and sauce.

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Servings:

85grams

bacon slices , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 283grams

Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 1teaspoons

cornstarch 2teaspoons

fresh lemon juice 237milliliters

low-sodium chicken broth 2teaspoons

olive oil 0teaspoons

salt 567grams

12 large sea scallops , tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary 1pinch

Pinch of sugar 2Tbsps

unsalted butter 59milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir are my top picks 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 A to Z Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.