- 4
Ingredients
- 2 strips bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- l 1/2 cans white beans (14oz each),rinsed
- and drained
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 lb large sea scallops
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat a medium saucepan on tow, and cook the bacon until it begins to crisp. Pour off some of the bacon fatand add the onion and garlic. Saute them until the onion is soft and translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white beans and spinach; cook until the beans are hot and the spinach is wilted. Keep warm.
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or saute pan on medium high. Blot the scallops dry with a paper toweL and season them on both sides with salt and
pepper. Add the butter to the pan. After it melts. Add the scallops. Sear them 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they're deeply caramelized.
3 Before serving, add the Lemon juice to the beans. Along with some salt and pepper. Divide the beans among four warm bowls or plates and top with seallops. Makes 4 servings
Resist the urge to move scallops around as they sear to develop a good crust. Toss leftover beans with canned tuna, red onion, and parsley for lunch!