maple dijon scallops with bacon

Name: Maple Dijon Scallops with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 slice(s) bacon; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 - green onions, finely sliced; 1 pound(s) bay scallops; 1 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard, stone ground; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) pure maple syrup (the real stuff!!! no pancake syrup!; 1/4 teaspoon(s) rosemary, dried, minced

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Robin Lieneke

Chamois, MO

Updated on Oct 12, 2014

My first complement on this dish was "this is the best stuff I ever put in my mouth". It is so simple to make and simply Devine!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
3 - green onions, finely sliced
1 pound bay scallops
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard, stone ground
2 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (the real stuff!!! no pancake syrup!
1/4 teaspoon rosemary, dried, minced

How To Make maple dijon scallops with bacon

Step 1

Sauté bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, chop into bits and set aside.

Step 2

Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of grease. Add butter to skillet. Add white parts only of the green onions (set the green part aside for garnish). Sauté over medium heat 2-3 minutes until softened.
Step 3

Add drained scallops to skillet and heat through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove scallops from pan into a bowl.
Step 4

Add cream to scallop broth in pan and simmer about 10 minutes to reduce, stirring frequently. Add mustard, maple syrup, Rosemary and the juice from the bottom of the bowl of scallops. Simmer another 3-4 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5

Add scallops into broth. Garnish with green onions and chopped bacon. Serve immediately.
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