Bacon Jam Scallops

Description
Bacon Jam Scallops are a play on classic bacon wrapped scallops, only using sweet and salty bacon jam with scallions and flaky puff pastry!
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet , thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 cup bacon jam , at room temperature
- 8 large scallops
- fine sea salt & freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon scallions , chopped for garnish
- maldon sea salt , for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Unroll Puff Pastry Sheet and cut into 16 equal size squares. Place 1 inch apart on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and heavy cream. Baste lightly on each Puff Pastry square.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until Puff Pastry is light brown. Remove from oven and using the back of a spoon, create a well in each square. Set aside.
- Clean scallops and dab dry with a paper towels. Liberally season with fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add butter.
- As soon as the butter has melted, add scallops. Sear on each side for 2-3 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Remove scallops and cut in half horizontally.
- Equally divide Bacon Jam between each Puff Pastry square. Top with a half scallop, chopped scallions and light sprinkle of Maldon sea salt.
- Serve hot and enjoy!