New England Maple Mustard Scallops

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Saut the bacon and pour off the fat

2. 2

   Cool and crumble

3. 3

   Set aside until needed.

4. 4

   Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium high heat

5. 5

   Briefly saut the scallops until heated through , about 3 minutes

6. 6

   Remove with a slotted spoon to a warm bowl

7. 7

   Add the half and half to the scallop liquid and boil the cream , stirring occasionally , until reduced to about cup

8. 8

   Keep an eye on the heat and lower to medium , maintaining a steady reduction

9. 9

   Add the mustard , maple syrup and pour in any juices collected in scallop bowl

10. 10

    Boil for another 3 to 4 minutes until reduced again to sauce consistency

11. 11

    Add the scallops and crumbled bacon to the sauce , toss quickly and serve immediately