Seared Scallops with Bacon-Braised Chard Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops with Bacon-Braised Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thick slices of bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips; 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced; 1 3/4 pounds rainbow chardstems sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick, leaves cut into 1-inch strips; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 12 large sea scallops (1 1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Servings: persons

2 thick slices of bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1 3/4 pounds rainbow chardstems sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick, leaves cut into 1-inch strips
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 large sea scallops (1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1
In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 4 minutes.
2
Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
3
Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and stir until tender but not browned, 2 minutes.
5
Add the tomato and cook until it begins to break down, 2 minutes.
6
Add the chard stems and cook until crisp-tender, 4 minutes.
7
Add the chard leaves and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until wilted, 5 minutes; drain off any liquid.
8
Add the soy sauce and cook until the leaves are tender, 2 minutes longer.
9
Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
10
Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
11
In another large skillet, heat the oil until just smoking.
12
Add the scallops and cook over high heat for 30 seconds.
13
Reduce the heat to moderate and cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
14
Turn the scallops and add the butter.
15
Cook, spooning the butter on the scallops, until just white throughout, about 3 minutes.
16
Spoon the chard onto plates, top with the scallops and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 thick slices of bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips, 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops with Bacon-Braised Chard 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.

Seared Scallops with Bacon-Braised Chard

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