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Ingredients
8 jumbo sea scallops rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup polenta
3 cups water
3 tablespoons of cooked crispy chopped bacon (about 3-4 strips)
1/4 cup grated romano cheese, reserve a teaspoon for garnish
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups arugala
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper
Directions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium size pot and season with salt
Slowly whisk in the polenta, let the polenta cook about 20 minutes, whisking it every 5 minutes
Season scallops on both sides with salt and pepper
Get a saute pan hot over medium high heat and add the oil
Sear ten scallops about 1 minute per side
While the scallops are searing add the bacon, cheese, rosemary and arugula to the polenta
Mix the polenta and put a large spoonful on a plate top with 4 scallops, garnish with cheese and serve
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I would love to see a guide to picking good scallops. They all smell slightly like soap to me when i’m at the fish counter. And they always look pretty good,glossy and milky. But there have to be other things to look out for?