Seared Scallops with Black Sesame Crust and Crispy Bacon
Golden seared scallops with a nutty black sesame crust, topped with crispy bacon and a fresh cucumber salad. A quick, elegant dinner that feels fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 12 scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Step 2
Place the 3 tbsp black sesame seeds on a plate and press each scallop into them to coat one side.
Step 3
Cook the 4 bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
Step 4
Add the 2 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet over high heat. Sear the scallops sesame-side down for 2 minutes until golden and crusty, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until just opaque in the center.
Step 5
Slice the 1 cucumber into thin rounds and arrange on plates. Top with the scallops, crumble the bacon over, and drizzle with any pan juices.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with microgreens if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- paper towels
- plate
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