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Creamy Tarragon Scallops With Spinach & Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy Tarragon Scallops With Spinach & Smashed Potatoes Recipe

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Creamy Tarragon Scallops With Spinach & Smashed Potatoes

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large potato, peeled , cut into 1 inch pieces
salt and pepper , to taste
3 -4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
3/4-1 cup half-and-half, divided
10 -12 sea scallops
10 -12 whole baby spinach leaves, stems removed
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/8 cup dry white wine
3 tbsp yellow onions, chopped finely
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 tsp dried tarragon or 1 1/2 tsp fresh tarragon, if you have it

Directions:

Boil until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain.
Return to pot.
Smash potatoes.
Stir in 1 tablespoons butter. Stir in Half and Half and 1/2 teas. tarragon into warm smashed potatoes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Set aside and keep warm.
Steam spinach leaves and keep warm.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Dry scallops and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add scallops; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to plate; tent with foil.
Reserve juices in skillet.
Sauté onions in skillet until softened; add garlic, then wine.
Deglaze skillet.
Simmer over medium heat until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to MED-LOW.
Stir in about 1/2 cup Half and Half and 1 teas. tarragon; simmer 1-2 minute to thicken.
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
To serve: Divide and place steamed spinach on top smashed potatoes on two warmed plates.
Divide scallops and place on spinach.
Divide sauce over all.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	868.64 Kcal (3637 kJ)
Calories from fat	337.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.48g	58%
Cholesterol	104.02mg	35%
Sodium	1574.1mg	66%
Potassium	10878.27mg	231%
Total Carbs	95.07g	32%
Sugars	2.77g	11%
Dietary Fiber	39.57g	158%
Protein	62.02g	124%
Vitamin C	527.1mg	878%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	56.9mg	316%
Calcium	2031mg	203%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	40.94 Kcal (171 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.77g	58%
Cholesterol	4.9mg	35%
Sodium	74.18mg	66%
Potassium	512.67mg	231%
Total Carbs	4.48g	32%
Sugars	0.13g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.86g	158%
Protein	2.92g	124%
Vitamin C	24.8mg	878%
Iron	2.7mg	316%
Calcium	95.7mg	203%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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