Seared Scallops - Michy's Munchies

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while still providing flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients and can be a cost-effective alternative.

Cook minced bacon in a pan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.

Transfer all the bacon into a dish, leaving some fat in the pan.

Add a pat of butter to the pan to start the caramelization process.

Wait for the butter to foam before cooking the scallops.

Season scallops lightly with salt and pepper on one side.

Place scallops in the pan, ensuring there is an inch and a half of space between them.

Sear the scallops heavily on one side until golden brown.

Season the other side of the scallops while they cook.

In a whisk, combine minced shallots, Dijon mustard, and sherry vinegar.

Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the mixture.

Incorporate some of the residual fat from the bacon into the vinaigrette mixture.

Whisk in olive oil until the vinaigrette thickens.

Check the scallops for a golden brown color before removing them from the pan.

Transfer the scallops to a serving plate or platter.

Top the scallops with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with bacon bits.

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