WARM SCALLOP BLT SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices thick-cut bacon
10 large dry untreated sea scallops (treated or frozen ones may also be used)
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar, mixed with 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
4 vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 baguette, cut into slices and toasted
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus crushed black pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Reserve rendered bacon fat. Once cooled, finely chop the bacon.
  • Heat a nonstick frying pan and add 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper and sear on a high heat for 90 seconds per side in the bacon fat. Do not crowd the pan. Do 5 at a time if your pan cannot hold all 10 scallops. Remove scallops from pan. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar mixture and turn heat down to low. Simmer for about 8 minutes or until you have between 1/2 and 3/4 cups of reduction.
  • In a large shallow salad bowl, add loosely torn butter lettuce and top with tomatoes. Place the toasted baguette pieces around the edge of the salad bowl. Place warm seared scallops on top of salad, followed by the finely chopped cooked bacon. Drizzle salad with reduced bacon balsamic glaze. Finish with crushed black pepper. Serve with a nice, dry Sauvignon Blanc.

Calah Barnes
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


geovanni santos
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine. It's healthy and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Sherjang Sing
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I've never made a scallop salad before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Jamie Robertson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Emmanuella Prosper
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again. It's a great addition to my summer menu.


Angela Defer (Ang)
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover scallops. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


JUYEL ISLAM SHAH
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this salad. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


Bukenya Abudlahi
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of the scallops, bacon, and greens. The dressing is also perfect.


Tah Early
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I thought this salad was just okay. The scallops were a bit bland and the dressing was a bit too tangy.


Karan Rks
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This salad was a bit too rich for my taste. The dressing was a bit heavy and the scallops were a bit overcooked.


Ff Love
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I love this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful. I especially love the combination of the scallops and bacon.


Samiullah Sajid
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This salad is so good! The scallops are cooked perfectly and the dressing is amazing.


John Yaqoob
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available.


Irfan Out mandan
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This salad was a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The scallops were perfectly seared and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The dressing was light and tangy, and the greens were fresh and crisp.