BAKED SCALLOPS WITH BACON, SAUTEED APPLES, AND CIDER SAUCE

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Make and share this Baked Scallops With Bacon, Sauteed Apples, and Cider Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, quartered crosswise
12 -16 large sea scallops (about 1 lb. total)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large golden delicious apples, each cored and cut into 8 wedges
sugar
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Saute bacon in a large skillet over med-low heat just until it renders its fat, about 4 minutes, do not brown.
  • Transfer to a piece of paper towel and drain.
  • Discard the bacon fat and wipe the skillet clean.
  • Lightly butter a medium baking dish and arrange the scallops in a single layer, leaving space between them; then place the bacon on top of the scallops.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes just until the bacon browns and the scallops are cooked.
  • Meanwhile, beat the butter in the skillet until melted.
  • Add the apple wedges and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
  • Saute over medium heat, stirring and turning until the apples are golden, about 5 minutes.
  • When the scallops are cooked, remove from the oven and spoon off the juices; add the juices to the apples, along with the cider and lemon juice.
  • Heat, stirring gently, over high heat until the juices boil and coat the apples, 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the bacon-topped scallops on each of 4 dinner plates, dividing evenly.
  • Arrange 4 apples slices in a fan design on each plate.
  • Spoon the skillet juices over the scallops; season with salt and pepper and serve.

Arshad Malang
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were tender and the sauce was delicious.


Sachintha Banuka Maldeniyaarachchi
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of flavors and the scallops are always cooked perfectly.


Sk Jakir
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The scallops were overcooked and the sauce was too runny.


zahid Ullah
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great go-to for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kipkorir Emmanuel
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I made this for my boyfriend and he raved about it. He said it was the best scallops he's ever had.


Tracey Devon
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I loved this dish! The sauce was amazing.


Sasha Faith
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and looks very impressive.


Sumrajpoot Sumrajpoot
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I ended up simplifying it and it turned out just as good.


Nwogu Chima
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Quyum Nokeem
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Not a fan. The scallops were tough and the sauce was bland.


MS GAMARE 11
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it always turns out great. So easy to make and so delicious!


above average duck dong Dianna
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Sameer cassim
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The combination of scallops, bacon, apples, and cider is just perfect. I always get compliments when I make it.


Mbulelo Ncanywa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out overcooked. The sauce was also a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tiger Community
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Wow! This dish was a hit at my dinner party last night. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the bacon-apple-cider sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again soon!