Elegant Seared Scallops Recipe with Bacon, Figs & Fava Beans

Ingredients

• 4 slices Benton’s smoked bacon
• 8 black mission figs
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 12 large scallops
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• ½ stick of unsalted butter, cold and cut in ½-inch cubes, divided
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cup off-dry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc)
• 2 tablespoons chiffonade of fresh sage
• 1 cup fava beans, peeled and blanched
• ¼ cup watercress