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Ingredientes
- Pan-Seared Scallops (click here for printable recipe)
- 1 tablespoon shallot
- 2 strips smoked bacon
- 1/2 cup cream sherry
- 4 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 5 ounces apple juice or one small juice box
- 8 whole scallops
- 3 tablespoons clarified butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Fresh Pasta
- Fresh spinach or any salad greens
- 1 tablespoon water
- 31â2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1â2 teaspoon salt
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