PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CIDER SAUCE

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Categories     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Apple     Bacon     Scallop     Fall     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bacon slices
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons cornstarch
16 medium sea scallops (about 1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from skillet.
  • Whisk apple cider and cornstarch in small bowl to blend well. Sprinkle scallops with thyme salt and pepper.
  • Heat bacon drippings in skillet over high heat. Add scallops and cook until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add cider mixture to skillet and bring to boil, whisking constantly. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, whisking occasionally, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Return scallops to skillet and toss until just opaque in center, about 1 minute. Transfer scallops to plates. Sprinkle bacon over.

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