3 seared scallops with wilted watercress and Recipes

canola oil, sea scallops (about 16), kosher salt, divided, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, center-cut bacon, sliced shallots, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, trimmed watercress

cold unsalted butter plus 8 tablespoons, cut into pieces, minced garlic, fresh watercress, coarse stems removed, well rinsed with water clinging to leaves, salt, freshly ground white pepper, sea scallops, patted dry, olive oil, minced shallots, brut champagne, parmesan crisps , recipe follows, sheet frozen puff pastry , defrosted, egg, beaten, grated parmesan, sesame seeds