Bay Scallops with Snap Peas and Bacon

Bay Scallops with Snap Peas and Bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe serves 2 and costs $4.91 per serving. One portion of this dish contains around 27g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 306 calories. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. Head to the store and pick up sea salt/pepper, diver caught bay scallops, coconut oil, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 62%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Seared Scallops with Snap Peas and Pancetta, Kung Pao Scallops with Snap Peas, and Noodles with Bay Scallops, Snow Peas, and Ginger Sauce.

Instructions

1. Dice bacon and add to hot pan, cooking until slightly crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
2. Add peas and a sprinkle of salt to the pan and cook in the bacon fat until tender (about 8 minutes) adding garlic and orange zest in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
3. Mix in cooked bacon, then remove mixture from pan and set aside, covered to keep warm.
4. Add rendered pork fat/coconut oil to pan. Bring to medium high heat.
5. Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika and add to hot pan, working in two batches if needed (dont overcrowd them in the pan).
6. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, being careful not to overcook scallops. They are done when they turn from translucent to milky white. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
7. Add orange juice, balsalmic vinegar, salt, pepper, and chili powder to pan.
8. Stir and reduce until you achieve a thick sauce (you can add a few chili flakes if you like it spicy).
9. Drizzle over peas and scallops and dive in!