Seared Scallops Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork Belly

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pork belly until crispy. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and let it rest on paper towels to drain excess fat.

2. 2

   Make the Bacon Gastrique

   In the same skillet, add diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside. Pour out excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add white wine vinegar and honey to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Spinach

   In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Sear the Scallops

   Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. In the same skillet used for the spinach, heat a little more olive oil over high heat. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

5. 5

   Plate the Dish

   On each plate, place a portion of sautéed spinach, top with seared scallops, and drizzle with warm bacon gastrique. Garnish with crispy pork belly.