SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BACON, TOMATO, AND AVOCADO PUREE

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This recipe for seared scallops with bacon, tomato, and avocado puree is courtesy of Elizabeth Falkner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon agave nectar or corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium Hass avocado, pitted
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Brown Butter, cooled
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-long pieces
6 to 8 sea scallops
1 tablespoon butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
2 lovage leaves or celery leaves, torn
Fleur de sel

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, agave nectar, vanilla, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, while continuing to whisk, until an emulsion has formed. Set vinaigrette aside.
  • Remove flesh from avocado and place in the jar of a blender along with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, olive oil, and brown butter; blend until smooth.
  • Place bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon, turning, until fat has been rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from skillet; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Pour off bacon fat from skillet and discard. Return skillet to stove and place over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Sear scallops 1 minute, add butter and turn scallops; sear 1 minute more. Remove pan from heat.
  • Spread a spoonful of avocado puree on each serving plate. Divide scallops evenly between plates; drizzle with vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, add bacon, tomatoes, lovage, and remaining vinaigrette; toss to combine. Divide evenly between plates, season with fleur de sel, and serve immediately.

Leila Gogichaishvili
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Tayyab Abbasi
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Meh.


hayley heilman
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Not bad for a first try.


Md Riyajul islam
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Easy to follow recipe.


Shuvo Singh
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Will definitely make again!


Y-_-D13
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Scallops were great!


Kirub Solomon
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The scallops were delicious, but the puree was a bit bland. I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Nehal Hesham
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but the scallops were cooked perfectly. I'll try it again with a lighter sauce next time.


Tohedur Rahman
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the puree was delicious. I'll try again with less cooking time next time.


Godfrey charles
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great. The puree was delicious and added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


wisdom law
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These scallops were amazing! The puree was creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


DB Blams
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I love scallops, and this recipe did not disappoint! The bacon, tomato, and avocado puree was a great combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


Viola Hines
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This dish was a hit with my family! The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the puree was creamy and flavorful. We'll definitely be adding this to our regular dinner rotation.


Danishmashe Danish
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the bacon, tomato, and avocado puree was amazing. I'll try again with less cooking time next time.


Buddika Lakmal
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I've never cooked scallops before, but this recipe made it easy. The scallops were delicious, and the puree was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


priscilla micheal
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These scallops were cooked to perfection! They were seared just right, and the bacon, tomato, and avocado puree was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.