Sauteed Scallops With Spinach Cream

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops rinsed, patted dry
• 1/4 cup Atkins Bake Mix
• 3 tablespoons butter divided
• 1 shallot finely chopped (or 1/4 small onion)
• 2 garlic cloves pressed
• 1/3 cup cream
• 1 package frozen chopped spinach - (10 oz) thawed, squeezed dry
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to warm setting. Lightly dredge scallops in bake mix. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook scallops 4 minutes, turning once, until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and place in oven.

Wipe skillet; melt remaining butter. Cook shallots 3 minutes, until softened. Increase heat to high; add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Stir in cream, cook 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add spinach, salt, and nutmeg. Cook 3 minutes more, stirring frequently until spinach is hot and coated with cream sauce. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.

Divide spinach on 2 heated plates, top with scallops.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Carbohydrates: 17 grams
Net Carbs: 11 grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Protein: 44.5 grams
Fat: 35 grams
Calories: 586