spicy bacon sea scallops w/tarragon cream

Chula Vista, CA
Updated on Oct 22, 2011

All I can say is YUMM! this is my second entry for the ninja challenge

prep time
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder, instant
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 7 slices thick cut bacon
  • 7 medium sea scallops, tough ligament removed
  • TARRAGON CREAM
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1/3 cup creme fraiche (or sour cream in a pinch)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch dissolved in 1 t stock

How To Make spicy bacon sea scallops w/tarragon cream

  • Step 1
    mix spices, sugar and coffee
  • Step 2
    cook bacon in a large skillet over med heat until some fat has been rendered and edges begin to brown slightly (about 2-4 minutes)
  • Step 3
    pre heat broiler and lightly oil top rack of broiler (do not line with foil)
  • Step 4
    spread sugar mixture on sliced bacon
  • Step 5
    prepare Tarragon sauce: In a small sauce pan over med heat bring stock and wine to a boil (which removes alcohol for those of you who do not partake) Add tarragon and simmer 5 minutes Mix corn starch and in 1T stock and stir into simmering stock, Cook until thickened - it should be quite thick Remove from heat and stir into creme fraiche
  • Step 6
    lay out bacon and scallops and broil 4-5" from heat turning once until bacon is browned and scallops are opaque about 6 minutes total serve on top of tarragon sauce immediately

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