Double Smoked Maple Bacon and Scallop Linguine

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup double smoked bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz scallops
• ¼ cup shallots, finely chopped
• ¼ cup red pepper, diced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 oz. white wine
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (we used Acadian Maple syrup)
• ½ cup 35% cream
• 8 oz cooked linguini
• ¼ cup green onions, chopped

Directions:

1. Make sure to sponge dry the scallops and remove the bits.
2. Heat your pan until it is very hot.
3. Add olive oil and then sear your scallops for 1 ½ min on each side and set aside.
4. In the same frying pan, add the double smoked bacon and cook until it starts to brown on all sides.
5. Incorporate all the vegetables and sauté on high heat until onions are translucent.
6. Add Dijon and deglaze the pan with white wine, followed by Acadian Maple syrup and cream.
7. Start to reduce by ¼, then add the linguini, the scallops and green onions.
8. Toss for few minutes and you are ready to serve.
9. Serve with your favorite crusty bread for dipping.

Acadian Maple products are available at retail stores in Upper Tantallon, N.S., Sobeys, and online.