spicy bacon sea scallops w/tarragon cream
All I can say is YUMM! this is my second entry for the ninja challenge
prep time
cook time
30 Min
method
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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
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Step 1mix spices, sugar and coffee
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Step 2cook bacon in a large skillet over med heat until some fat has been rendered and edges begin to brown slightly (about 2-4 minutes)
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Step 3pre heat broiler and lightly oil top rack of broiler (do not line with foil)
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Step 4spread sugar mixture on sliced bacon
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Step 5prepare 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
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Step 6lay 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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