Pan-Seared Scallops and Bacon Salad |
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Prep Time: 6 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops (about 28) |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
1/3 cup light italian dressing |
1 tablespoon water |
1 (8-ounce) package mixed salad greens |
2 bacon slices |
Directions:
1. Rinse scallops; pat dry with paper towels. Combine paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon spice mixture evenly over scallops; set aside. Combine remaining spice mixture, dressing, and water; stir well with a whisk. Set aside.
2. Place salad greens in a large bowl; set aside.
3. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, pat dry with paper towels, and crumble.
4. Add scallops to drippings in pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove scallops from pan; set aside and keep warm. Add reserved dressing mixture to pan; bring quickly to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Pour over salad greens; toss to coat. Divide salad greens evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with scallops and bacon.
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