Scallops And Haricots Verts With Creamy Bacon Vinaigrette Food

SCALLOPS AND HARICOTS VERTS WITH CREAMY BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Sauté bacon strips in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve skillet and drippings.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cover bowl loosely with foil.
• Heat drippings in reserved skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add scallops to skillet; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to bowl with beans; cover loosely with foil. Reserve skillet.
• Whisk vinegar, water, and mustard into drippings in reserved skillet. Boil over high heat until reduced by half, stirring frequently and scraping up browned bits, about 7 minutes. Stir in whipping cream; bring sauce to boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add bacon to bowl with beans and scallops; mix gently. Divide mixture among 6 plates. Drizzle with sauce, sprinkle with dill, and serve.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the string beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and then place the string beans in a serving dish.
• For the herb butter, placed the scallion, dill, parsley, butter, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl and combine.
• Scoop a generous tablespoon of the herb butter and place it on top of the string beans. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
• Use any extra herb butter for serving on a steak or in a sandwich.

HARICOT VERT - FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND SLICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large pan over medium high heat, heat oil adding almonds and toss till for 1 minute add garlic to lightly brown add beans and water or broth cover for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SCALLOP SALAD W/BABY RED POTATOES & CREAMY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk 1 Tbsp oil, vinegar and mustard together in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in mayo, cream and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling salt water until just tender. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Cool completely and cut crosswise into 4 slices.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and saute until golden, about 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Remove potatoes to plate.
• Add scallops to same skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 1 or 2 minutes per side.
• To serve, toss salad with some of the vinaigrette to coat and season with salt and pepper if needed. Spoon a little salad onto each plate. Arrange the scallops and potatoes on top of the salad and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle the green onions over top of each salad and enjoy!