Ingredients

  • 3 slices , thick-cut bacon cut into pieces
  • 2 shallots, sliced thin
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bunches kale (chard, beat greensA )
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 large sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method

  • Slice the kale stems into thin pieces and the leaves into larger strips.
  • Heat a large, deep pan to medium-high. Add the bacon a cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add the shallots and cook until soft-3 more minutes.
  • Next add the garlic, and kale STEMS.
  • Cook another 4-5 minutes before adding the leaves. Toss until wilted over the heat. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, then salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  • Heat an iron skillet to high.
  • Dry the scallops thoroughly, then salt and pepper.
  • Add the oil to the pan and swirl around.
  • When it starts to smoke, quickly add the scallops. Cook on high for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Flip the scallops and add the butter. Spoon the butter over the scallops as they cook another 1-2 minutes. Serve over warm greens.