Scallop Skillet With Bacon, Edamame, Basil, And Creamy Grits Recipe

Name: Scallop Skillet With Bacon, Edamame, Basil, And Creamy Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices bacon; 2 pounds sea scallops; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup shelled frozen edamame (green soybeans); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup grape tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

5 slices bacon
2 pounds sea scallops
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup shelled frozen edamame (green soybeans)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

1
Prepare Creamy Grits; cover and keep warm.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 9 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
3
Sprinkle scallops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat drippings over medium-high heat until hot. Add scallops, in 2 batches, and cook 3 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes. Remove scallops.
4
Add butter to pan. Add onion and garlic; saute, stirring often, 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and edamame; cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wine, and cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Add bacon, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and tomatoes; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until tomatoes soften. Return scallops to pan; cook 1 minute or just until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in basil. Serve over Creamy Grits.
5
Note: Stir the grits just before serving, adding a small amount of hot chicken broth or water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

384

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices bacon, 2 pounds sea scallops, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Scallop Skillet With Bacon, Edamame, Basil, And Creamy Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scallop Skillet With Bacon, Edamame, Basil, And Creamy Grits

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