Seared Scallops with Pancetta

Serves:
3
Cook Time:
0 - 30 min
Skill:
Beginner
Method:
Seared
Food:
Seafood

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 01

    Pre-heat grill to 375°F. Fry pancetta in a cast iron pan for about 5 minutes and drain grease. Add minced red onion (or shallot, if substituting) and 1 cup peas to pan and season with salt and pepper, then add ½ of mint and stir to incorporate. Cook until warmed through.

  2.  

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces Pancetta, chopped
    • 1/2 Red onion, chopped or 1 Shallot, minced
    • 2 cups Green peas, drained and divided
    • 4 ounces Mint, divided
    • Salt, to taste
    • Pepper, to taste
  3. 02

    Combine 1 cup peas and lemon juice, remaining mint, olive oil and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Season to taste with salt and pepper and blend until smooth.

  4.  

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Green peas, drained and divided
    • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 4 ounces Mint, divided
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • Salt, to taste
    • Pepper, to taste
  5. 03

    Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towel. Season scallops with salt and pepper to taste on all sides. Place on the grill and sear for 3-5 minutes per side.

  6.  

    Ingredients

    • 12 U-10 Scallops
    • Salt, to taste
    • Pepper, to taste