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Scallops with Creamy Bacon Corn Sauce and Fruity-Fennel Salad
4 servings
35 minutes total
  • Prepare salad through step 1 (10 minutes)
  • Prepare scallop recipe; toss salad and serve (25 minutes)

Scallops with Creamy Bacon Corn Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
  • ¾ lb Patagonian scallops, thawed
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 8 oz tomato trinity mix (fresh diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers)
  • 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon chives, coarsely chopped (optional)

Prep

    • Remove corn husks and silks; slice kernels off cobs (2–3 cups) into medium bowl. Scrape cobs with back of knife to release remaining juices. Thaw scallops.

Steps

    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place oil in pan, then add scallops; cook and stir 1–2 minutes or until golden, opaque, and firm. Remove pan from heat; transfer scallops to plate and cover to keep warm.
    2. Chop bacon into small pieces and add to same pan (wash hands); cook 4–5 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon fat, reserving one tablespoon in pan. Stir in trinity mix; cook 2–3 minutes or until soft. Combine blackening seasoning, half-and-half, and corn; add to pan.
    3. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3–4 more minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Transfer corn mixture to serving dish; top with scallops and chives (if desired). Serve.

Fruity-Fennel Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 large oranges, for zest/juice
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons berry vinaigrette
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups spring mix salad blend
  • 3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Prep

    • Zest orange peel (1 teaspoon).
    • Peel oranges and cut into segments; squeeze membranes (or other orange) for juice (½ cup).
    • Cut fennel in half lengthwise; slice fennel, white part only (2 cups).

Steps

    1. Combine all ingredients (except spring mix and almonds) in salad bowl.
    2. Add spring mix and toss to coat evenly; top with almonds and serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with Cajun rice, multi-grain bread, and apple pie for dessert.
  • This New Orleans dish is classically made with shrimp. It can also be made with sea scallops, lobster, or your favorite seafood.

Scallops with Creamy Bacon Corn Sauce

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 400, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 810mg, Total Carb 37g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 7g, Protein 35g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 35%, Iron 20%

Fruity-Fennel Salad

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 130, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 170mg, Total Carb 16g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 11g, Protein 2g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 80%, Iron 6%