Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops Over Bacon-Corn-Chile Relish
Basic Information
- Servings: 8
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 44.62
- Health score: 6.00
- Weight Watcher points: 6.00
Summary
Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops Over Bacon-Corn-Chile Relish is a gluten free and dairy free recipe with 8 servings. One portion of this dish contains approximately 22g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 255 calories. For $2.94 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It works well as a main course. Head to the store and pick up cilantro, sea scallops, ears corn, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 42%. This score is good. Try Seared Scallops with a Corn, Bacon and Avocado Relish, Pan Seared Scallops with Olive Artichoke Relish, and Pan Seared Scallops with Olive Artichoke Relish for similar recipes.
Ingredients
ancho chili powder2 teaspoons
bacon5 slices
bell pepper1- chipotle chili powder0.5 teaspoon
cilantro0.25 cup
ears corn4
garlic2 cloves
ground cumin1 teaspoon
juice of lime1
olive oil0.25 cup- chili powder0.5 teaspoon
onion0.5
salt and pepper8 servings
sea scallops1 pound
shrimp1 pound
Instructions
Step 1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the bacon and fry, rendering all of the fat until the bacon is crispy.
Step 3
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon.
Step 4
Pour all of the oil out of the pan and wipe the pan clean.
Step 5
Pour all but 3 tablespoons back into the pan, through a sieve to filter out bits that might burn, and turn the heat up to medium high.Working in batches and taking care not to do too much at once (you want the seafood to sear, not steam), pan sear the scallops and shrimp in the bacon fat and oil. Set aside as you finish.When done, pour all of the oil out, wipe the pan, and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of bacon fat/oil back into the pan. Turn heat to medium high.
Step 6
Add the onion to the pan.Cook for 5 minutes and then add the peppers. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add the corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 8
Add the garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.Turn off the heat and add the cilantro and lime juice.Taste for salt and pepper.
Step 9
Serve by placing a generous scoop of the relish on each plate, sprinkle some bacon pieces over it, and place some of the scallops and shrimp on top of that.
Step 10
Garnish with some extra cilantro and a lime wedge.
Categories
Dish Types: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: gluten free, dairy free