Pan-Seared Scallops with Fettuccine and Fennel Cream Sauce - VeryVera

Pan-Seared Scallops with Fettuccine and Fennel Cream Sauce

Originally Published on February 9, 2022

  • Prep Time: 20m
  • Cook Time: 20m
  • Total Time: 40m

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen large scallops
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c whipping cream
  • 1/4 c chicken stock
  • 1/8 c white wine
  • 1/8 lb low sodium bacon (3 slices)
  • 1/3 c fennel, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz fettuccine pasta

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. Chop bacon into small pieces and cook until crisp in a large nonstick sauté pan or cast iron.
  3. Drain bacon on paper towel, reserving bacon grease. Set bacon aside.
  4. Add garlic and fennel to the pan and sauté until the fennel begins to soften, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the stock and wine and reduce the volume of the liquid by simmering for a few minutes.
  6. Add whipping cream, stir, and simmer.
  7. In a separate heavy-bottomed sauté pan or cast iron pan, heat olive oil until very hot on medium-high heat.
  8. Pat scallops dry. Lightly salt and pepper the scallops on one side.
  9. Place in heated pan, seasoned side down, and salt and pepper again.
  10. Sear for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown crust develops. Flip and repeat on the other side.
  11. Serve the scallops over the fettuccine with sauce.
  12. Garnish with bacon.