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Buttery Scallops and Bacon Jam

Buttery Scallops and Bacon Jam

with Parsnip-Potato Mash and Salad
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Calories
1050 kcal
Protein
40g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Scallops
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Mustard
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • Sulphites
  • Crustaceans
  • Gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

227 g

Jumbo Scallops

(Contains: Scallops)

100 g

Bacon Strips

1 unit(s)

Parsnip

2 unit(s)

Russet Potato

113 g

Arugula and Spinach Mix

113 g

Baby Tomatoes

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

7 g

Chives

113 mL

Cream

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

3 tbsp

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites May contain traces of: Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

1 tbsp

Brown Sugar

(May contain traces of: Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Peanuts, Sulphites, Crustaceans)

1 tbsp

Whole Grain Mustard

(Contains: Mustard May contain traces of: Egg, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Gluten)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

Sugar*

1 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories1050 kcal
Fat63 g
Saturated Fat29 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Sugar17 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol400 mg
Sodium1210 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1900 mg
Calcium400 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Large Bowl
Medium Non-Stick Pan
Strainer
Potato Masher
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Start mash
1
  • Peel, then cut parsnips into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Remove any brown spots from potatoes, then peel and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • To a large pot, add parsnips, potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover by approx. 1 inch (use same for 4 servings).
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-high. Simmer uncovered for 12-14 min, until fork-tender.  
Prep
2
  • Meanwhile, peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice chives.
  • Halve tomatoes.
  • To a large bowl, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) vinegar, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • To the bowl, add tomatoes and arugula and spinach mix. (NOTE: Do not mix until serving!) Place bowl in the fridge.
Cook bacon and onions
3
  • On a clean cutting board, cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Heat a medium non-stick pan over medium (large pan for 4 servings).
  • When hot, add bacon and onions. Cook for 6-8 min, stirring often, until onions are golden and bacon is cooked.**
Finish bacon jam and mash
4
  • To the pan, add brown sugar, whole grain mustard, remaining vinegar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water. Cook for 1-2 min, until sugar has dissolved and sauce is sticky. 
  • Transfer bacon jam to a small bowl. Cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the pan.
  • Drain and return parsnips and potatoes to the same pot, off heat. 
  • Mash cream, half the Parmesan and half the chives into parsnips and potatoes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
Cook scallops
5
  • Using a strainer, drain and rinse scallops, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • Reheat the same pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan until melted. Add scallops, then season with salt and pepper. Sear for 1-2 min per side, flipping halfway through, until golden.**
Finish and serve
6
  • Toss salad.
  • Divide mash and salad between plates.
  • Top mash with scallops.
  • Spoon bacon jam over scallops.
  • Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over the salad.
  • Sprinkle remaining chives over top.