Scallops on Spinach with Walnut Sauce

By aiati

From 500 Low-carb Recipes by Dana Carpender

Ingredients

• Walnut Sauce:
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Remaining Ingredients:
• 1 pound turkey bacon
• 12 ounces large sea scallops (16 - 20)
• 1 pound spinach

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the walnuts and boil for 30 seconds, then drain. Put the walnuts in a bowl, and combine with the lemon juice, lemon rind, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

2. Cut the slices of turkey bacon in half. Wrap a piece of bacon around a scallop and slip onto a skewer. Baste the scallops with the peanut oil. Broil the scallops for 5 minutes, turn, baste, and broil the other side for 5 minutes.

3. Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly. Serve the scallops over spinach and top with the walnut sauce.