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Scallops with Bacon Cream Sauce

A quick and indulgent dish featuring perfectly seared scallops drizzled with a rich, creamy bacon sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound sea scallops, dried thoroughly
  • 4 slices bacon, diced because who doesn't love bacon?
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or your favorite herb)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper, ensuring they are dried well for a perfect sear.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Set aside, keeping the skillet hot.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, add the scallops. Sear for about 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and tender. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the bacon drippings, pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Dijon mustard. Increase heat and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  3. Add the crispy bacon back to the sauce and half of the chives. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Serve the scallops topped with the bacon cream sauce and a sprinkle of remaining chives.

Notes

Be patient while cooking scallops; avoid flipping too soon. Leftover sauce can be used for pasta, dipping, or as a dressing.