Sometimes I think about how scallops are like God’s lil nuggets of love he hath given to us to kiss, lick, love, screw and mostly eat on. At least that’s how I feel when I try to buy them from Union Market and they are trying to charge me a piece of my flesh for 2 scallops . But then also when I take them home and eat the shit out of them. Aside for their own natural buttery flaves, they are so receptive to playful accompaniments, that I love cooking them. B got a mouthful this week. Lucky fucker.
If you want to make 6 or 8, fry up some bacon. When the liquid gold has rendered from the strips, take em out and reserve the bacon for future use (who are we kidding? eat them alone and fast, with shame). While your bacon is frying, combine miso paste, fresh lemon juice and water till you get a cup. Play with the ratios till its your liking.
While the pan is still spanking hot and filmed with bacon fat but with the heat turned off, place the scallops and cook. If the pan isn’t still hot enough, you can turn it back on. When they are seared on the two flat edges and still a lil pink in the center, divide them into shallow bowls. With the heat still on, throw your tangy solution of miso, lemon and water into the pan to deglaze. Lift up that delicious bacon junk and heat through. When sufficiently hot, pour the liquid into the bowls with the scallops. Have your guest kiss your ass with praise and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scallops for 2
Juice of a lemon
Several strips of bacon
Couple table spoons of miso paste
Some water
