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Start cooking pasta in large stainless steel pot.
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In small bowl mix together cream, egg yolks and 3/4 of cheese.
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In large skillet cook bacon until crisp, add shallots and 1/2 green onions.
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Smash down garlic clove a bit, add to bacon. (remove prior to adding pasta)
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When pasta is finished cooking, drain well, then add to skillet of bacon. Toss well, then transfer to large bowl.
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Add cream mixture to pasta and combined well. Make sure pasta is still hot in order to cook the eggs and melt the cheese.
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Arrange pasta on plate, top with seared scallops, add some fresh ground pepper, grated parmesan, and green onions.
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Blot scallops with paper towel to remove any water. Salt and pepper.
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Heat large non-stick frying pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
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Make sure frying pan is hot before adding scallops but not smoking.
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Add scallops leaving plenty of space between. Overcrowding the pan will drop the pan temperature and cause scallops to steam rather than sear. (may have to do in batches)
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Sear for about 2-4 minutes or when bottom is a nice golden brown. Don't move them around in the pan or you will prevent them from forming that nice brown crust. After a couple of minutes have peek under to see if golden brown.
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Turn to sear other side. (about 1-3 more minutes)
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Add 2 tablespoons of butter to pan now.
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Spoon the melted butter over the scallops as the other side finishes cooking.
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Transfer to paper towel covered plate.
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Keep warm in oven, if making in batches.
