Best Mortons Of Chicago Broiled Sea Scallops Wrapped In Bacon Recipes

MORTON'S BROILED SEA SCALLOPS WITH APRICOT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• To prepare chutney:.
• Place peppercorns on cutting board. Crush them by pressing down on them with bottom of heavy saucepan.
• In fine-mesh sieve or another sieve lined with cheesecloth, strain horseradish for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Press on the horseradish with a spoon or squeeze the cheesecloth to extract all the liquid.
• In small bowl, whisk preserves until smooth. Whisk in strained horseradish and crushed peppercorns. You will have more chutney than you need for this recipe. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
• To prepare scallops:
• Preheat broiler and position rack 2 to 3 inches from heating element. Lightly brush small baking sheet with a thin layer of the butter and spread scallops on baking sheet.
• Broil scallops 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn once for even browning. Try to cook them just until they are translucent in the center, or medium done; do not overcook.
• Crisscross 2 spinach leaves on each of 6 small plates and put 2 scallops on top of the leaves.
• Top each scallop with a generous 1/4 teaspoon apricot chutney. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the bacon strips on the parchment paper and bake until just beginning to get golden around the edges but still very pliable, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Season the scallops on all sides with the Essence and salt. Wrap each scallop in 1 piece of the bacon, securing it through the center with a bamboo skewer. Repeat with the remaining scallops.
• When the grill is hot, brush the grates lightly with oil, then place the scallops on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until just cooked through about 7 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish each scallop with a dab of the butter and serve immediately.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

SCALLOPS ONE - TWO - THREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut the bacon slices in half and wrap each half around a scallop. Use a toothpick to secure in place. Drizzle lemon juice over scallops. Place on a cookie sheet.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Serve warm.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON AND BACON

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon pieces until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet and transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Meanwhile, arrange the scallops so they lay flat and are evenly spaced on a plate. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
• Cook the scallops, undisturbed, over high heat until they are golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the scallops and cook for 1 minute more. Turn off the heat, add the lemon zest and juice, parsley and reserved bacon pieces and toss to combine. Divide the scallops among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve immediately.