Spicy Bacon Sea Scallops w/Tarragon Cream
By
Lisa 'Gayle' Goff
@GayleGoff
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All I can say is YUMM! this is my second entry for the ninja challenge
Ingredients
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6 Tbsppacked dark brown sugar
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1 Tbspcurry powder
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1 tspespresso powder, instant
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1/2 tspcayenne pepper
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7 slicethick cut bacon
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7 mediumsea scallops, tough ligament removed
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TARRAGON CREAM
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1/3 cchicken stock
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1/3 cwhite wine
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1/3 ccreme fraiche (or sour cream in a pinch)
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1 Tbspfresh tarragon
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2 Tbspcorn starch dissolved in 1 t stock
How to Make Spicy Bacon Sea Scallops w/Tarragon Cream
- mix spices, sugar and coffee
- 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)
- pre heat broiler and lightly oil top rack of broiler (do not line with foil)
- spread sugar mixture on sliced bacon
- 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 - 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
