New England Maple Mustard Scallops

Mille® 's Note:

The maple gives this dish a delicate flavour unlike any other scallops dish. Puleeeeze don't use fake maple syrup!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 -3 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb fresh scallops
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons vermont pure maple syrup

Directions:

1. Sauté the bacon and pour off the fat.
2. Cool and crumble; set aside.
3. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium high heat.
4. Briefly sauté the scallops until heated through, about 3 minutes.
5. Remove with a slotted spoon to a warm bowl.
6. Add the half and half to the scallop liquid and boil the cream, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about ¾ cup.
7. Keep an eye on the heat and lower to medium, maintaining a steady reduction.
8. Add the mustard, maple syrup and pour in any juices collected in scallop bowl.
9. Boil for another 3 to 4 minutes until reduced again to sauce consistency.
10. Add the scallops and crumbled bacon to the sauce, toss quickly and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Marie Nixon]

This was really delicious. I followed the directions exactly. The ingredients all work together to produce a very mild taste with the scallops. Thanks for a great recipe.

[Summer Breeze]

Very easy to prepare...delicious taste! Thanks for sharing.

[Judi McC.]

Very nice and simple little dish. Good flavors. Definitely a keeper.