MAPLE DIJON SCALLOPS

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My first complement on this dish was "this is the best stuff I ever put in my mouth". It is so simple to make and simply Devine!

Provided by Robin Lieneke

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 slice bacon
2 Tbsp butter
3 green onions, finely sliced
1 lb bay scallops
1 1/4 c heavy cream
2 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard, stone ground
2 1/2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (the real stuff!!! no pancake syrup!
1/4 tsp rosemary, dried, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, chop into bits and set aside.
  • 2. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of grease. Add butter to skillet. Add white parts only of the green onions (set the green part aside for garnish). Sauté over medium heat 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • 3. Add drained scallops to skillet and heat through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove scallops from pan into a bowl.
  • 4. Add cream to scallop broth in pan and simmer about 10 minutes to reduce, stirring frequently. Add mustard, maple syrup, Rosemary and the juice from the bottom of the bowl of scallops. Simmer another 3-4 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Add scallops into broth. Garnish with green onions and chopped bacon. Serve immediately.

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