Seared Scallops with Bacon Recipe
Serves 2 | Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs scallops
Salt
Ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 slices chicken, cut into small pieces
Lime wedges
1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt
Ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 slices chicken, cut into small pieces
Lime wedges
1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
Method:
Remove the ligaments attached to the side of the scallops. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the scallops with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
Heat up a skillet (cast-iron preferred) on medium heat and cook the chicken until the fat renders out and they become golden and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet but keep the chicken fat in the skillet. Transfer the scallops to the skillet and pan sear each side for about 1 minute or until the surface turns crisp and golden brown. Turn to the other side and repeat the same.
Add the chickenback, and squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top of the scallops. Top with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.