Seared Jumbo Scallops Wrapped In Bacon & Finished In A whiskey Sauce.

3 steps

Prep:45minCook:10min

U-8 Scallops Pan Seared In Brown Butter And Finished With Whiskey

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:37:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories116.7 kcal (6%)

Total Fat6.7 g (10%)

Carbs2.7 g (1%)

Sugars0.7 g (1%)

Protein7 g (14%)

Sodium264.1 mg (13%)

Fiber0 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

16 servings

2 lbsscallops

U-8

4 fluid ouncesbourbon

½ cupunsalted butter

split

1 tablespoonvirgin olive oil

1 tablespoondark brown sugar

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

¼ teaspoonwhite pepper

sea salt

pepper

fresh ground, to taste

½ cupmicro radish

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the scallops and pat dry. Using a sharp knife make a cross hatch pattern on each side of the scallops being careful to keep each cut very shallow. 1/8 of an inch maximum.

Step 2

Par cook the bacon, drain off all the grease. wrap each scallop with a piece of bacon around the sides and secure with a toothpick.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium high heat melt butter, add 2 ounces of the bourbon. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer the scallops to a plate and discard the excess liquid. Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter, bourbon, brown sugar, peppers and salt and pepper. Whisk over medium high heat for 1-3 minutes or until the alcohol evaporates. Drizzle over scallops. Garnish with micro radish.