Seared Scallops with Creamy Corn and Pancetta

Seared Scallops with Creamy Corn and Pancetta

Pancetta crisps in olive oil and comes out, leaving the fat behind for garlic and scallions and then the corn, which softens over five to seven minutes before buttermilk goes in off the heat. Wild Alaska Weathervane scallops sear in that same rendered fat, then a knob of butter for the last thirty seconds. Serves four.

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Seared Scallops with Creamy Corn and Pancetta

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Main Course

Wild Alaska Weathervane scallops are seared until golden and set over creamy buttermilk corn cooked in rendered pancetta fat, then topped with crisp pancetta and fresh lime.

Seared Scallops with Creamy Corn and Pancetta

Ingredients

  • 1 package Wild Alaska Weathervane Scallops

  • 6oz pancetta

  • 3 ears of corn, husked (about 6 cups)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

  • 6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

  • 4 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 lime

  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Thaw scallops and pat dry.

  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook pancetta for about 2 minutes or until crispy.

  3. Remove pancetta from the stove and save the oil in a small bowl or cup.

  4. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook minced garlic and sliced green onions for about 2 minutes.

  5. Cut the kernels off the ears of corn.

  6. Add corn and cook for 5-7 minutes or until corn is softened.

  7. Remove from heat and let corn cool in pan for 5 minutes.

  8. Once cooled, mix in buttermilk. Season with salt and pepper.

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  1. Season scallops with salt.

  2. Heat the reserved pancetta fat and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Cook scallops for 3 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet. Let simmer for 30 seconds.

  5. Remove scallops from heat and serve over corn. Top with pancetta and fresh lime.

  6. Enjoy!

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