Green Apple White Balsamic Seared Scallops

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bacon cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1 pound of large sea scallops, patted dry
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• Fresh arugula or spinach
• High-Hand Olive Oil Company Green Apple White Balsamic Vinegar, for drizzling
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preparation:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add bacon. Cook slowly, stirring frequently, until brown and crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
2. Drain excess bacon fat, leaving just about 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Increase heat to medium.
3. Add scallops and apple slices to the pan and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook until the scallops are golden brown and opaque. About 2-4 minutes per side. Add bacon back to the pan to warm up.
5. Serve the scallops, apples and bacon warm over a bed of spinach or arugula. Drizzle with High-Hand Olive Oil Company Green Apple White Balsamic Vinegar and garnish with Parmesan.