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Apple Balsamic-Glazed Scallops
Recipes
Apple Balsamic-Glazed Scallops
4 servings
25 minutes total

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup shallots, coarsely chopped
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 lb sea scallops, thawed if necessary
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ cup spiced apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cups watercress (or arugula) leaves

Steps

    1. Chop shallots and bacon (wash hands). Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place bacon in pan; cook 4 minutes. Add shallots and cook 2–3 more minutes, stirring occasionally, or until bacon is crisp and shallots are tender. Remove bacon and shallots (leave 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pan); set aside.
    2. Season scallops with salt and pepper; place in same sauté pan on medium-high and cook 1 minute without turning. Combine apple cider, vinegar, and honey. Remove scallops from pan. Place vinegar mixture in pan and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce thickens.
    3. Return scallops and bacon mixture to pan; cook 2 more minutes or until sauce coats scallops and scallops are opaque. Place watercress on platter; top with scallop mixture. Serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 75mg, Sodium 580mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 12g, Protein 30g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 15%, Iron 25%