Baked Scallops With Bacon Sauteed Apples And Cider Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Scallops With Bacon Sauteed Apples And Cider Sauce

• 4 slices bacon
• Sea Scallops
• Unsalted Butter
• Golden Delicious Apples
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup apple cider
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Baked Scallops With Bacon Sauteed Apples And Cider Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon over medium-low heat until the fat renders, about 4 minutes. Do not brown.
3. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Discard bacon fat and wipe the skillet clean.
4. Lightly butter a medium baking dish. Arrange 1 pound of scallops in a single layer, leaving space between them.
5. Place the cooked bacon slices on top of the scallops.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and the scallops are cooked through.
7. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
8. Add 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar.
9. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden brown.
10. Once scallops are cooked, remove from oven and carefully spoon off any excess juices, reserving them.
11. Add the reserved scallop juices to the apples in the skillet, along with ½ cup apple cider and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
12. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and coats the apples (3-4 minutes).
13. Divide the bacon-topped scallops evenly among 4 dinner plates.
14. Arrange 4 apple wedges in a fan design on each plate.
15. Spoon the cider sauce generously over the scallops and apples.
16. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.