Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lentils, Bacon, and Cider Reduction

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

  • Cider reduction
    • 2 cups apple cider
    • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1/4 cup chopped shallots

    Lentils
    • 6 whole cloves
    • 1 medium onion, peeled
    • 6 cups water
    • 1 1/2 cups French green lentils (lentilles du Puy; about 12 ounces)
    • 2 bay leaves

    • 6 slices thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise inch thick
    • 1/4 cup chopped shallots

    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

    Scallops
    • 6 tablespoons butter, divided

    • 18 sea scallops, patted dry
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Description

    Lentilles Du Puy Are Lighter Than Other Lentils And Hold Their Shape Especially Well During Cooking.

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