Seared Scallops with Crispy Bacon & Apple
Pan-seared scallops get a quick golden crust, then tossed with crispy bacon, tart green apple, and a silky brown butter sauce spiked with white wine. Ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 8 oz scallops (dry sea scallops, side muscle removed)
- 4 oz bacon, chopped
- 1 medium green apple (Granny Smith), sliced thin
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ whole lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel; set aside.
- 2
Pat scallops completely dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Increase skillet heat to high. Add 1 tbsp butter; when it foams, lay scallops flat without moving them. Sear 90 seconds until golden on bottom.
- 4
Flip scallops and sear the other side 60–90 seconds until edges look opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer 1 minute until reduced by half. Whisk in remaining 2 tbsp butter off heat.
- 6
Arrange scallops and apple slices on plates. Top with bacon, drizzle with butter sauce, squeeze lemon juice, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- paper towels
- spatula
- whisk
- plates
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