Seared Scallops on Lemon and Spinach Risotto

1 tablespoon oil cracked black pepper and sea salt 1 lb scallops (I use the big, fat sea scallops) 5 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons oil 2 cups arborio[...]

1 ounce bacon , cut crosswise into thin pieces 8 (1 inch) sea scallops , foot removed, if necessary, and patted dry kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots , finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 tomato , chopped (or 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered) 2[...]