Pan-Seared Scallops

  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound
  • fresh or frozen sea scallops
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  • 2 tablespoons
  • all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons
  • blackened steak seasoning or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon
  • cooking oil
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  • 1 10-ounce package
  • prewashed spinach
  • 1 tablespoon
  • water
  • 2 tablespoons
  • balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup
  • cooked bacon pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Thaw scallops, if frozen. Rinse scallops; pat dry. In a plastic bag combine flour and seasoning. Add scallops; toss to coat. In a large skillet cook scallops in hot oil over medium heat about 6 minutes or until browned and opaque, turning once. Remove scallops.
2.
Add spinach to skillet; sprinkle with water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat about 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Add vinegar; toss to coat evenly. Return scallops to skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 158, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 323 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 49%, Vitamin C 37%, Calcium 12%, Iron 29%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet