Eclectic Sea Scallops
- 1 12 lbs sea scallops (well rinsed and patted dry to avoid "sandy" texture)
- 6 slices bacon (finely chopped)
- 5 garlic cloves (slivered)
- 12 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 12 cup dry white wine
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat
- Once the skillet's hot throw the bacon in and let it sit until it starts getting brown and all the fat starts coming out.
- When the bacon starts getting crispy add the garlic and onion and stir.
- Pull out of the pan the bacon with the garlic and onin and set aside leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
- Add 1/2 Tbs of oil to the bacon fat in the skillet and wait until it's evenly hot again.
- Add half of the scallops (make sure the pan and oil mixtures are very hot) into the skillet.
- Cook WITHOUT moving untill seared (about 45 sec.)
- turn over and sear the other side for the same time length.
- Remove from skillet and put on warmed serving plate.
- Do the same with the other half of the scallops and oil.
- Once all the scallops are seared and on the plate, add the butter, fried bacon, onion, and garlic combination to the skillet again.
- Warm a little bit untill the butter is melted and add the wine, white pepper and salt.
- Let sit stiring occasionally untill 1/2 of the wine has evaporated.
- Pour everything evenlu over scallops.
- Enjoy!
avoid, bacon, garlic, onion, white wine, salt, white pepper, butter, extra virgin olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/eclectic-sea-scallops-359368 (may not work)