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Lime Seared Scallops Over Baby Spinach Recipe

Lime Seared Scallops Over Baby Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion
1/2 tsp dried tarragon leaves
1/2 cup lime juice
2 lb sea scallops
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1/2 tsp)
1 1/2 lb baby spinach leaves

Directions:

To Prepare the Lime-Tarragon Marinade
Combine the olive oil, garlic, shallot, tarragon, lime zest, and half the lime juice. Toss the scallops with the marinade, and set it aside in the refrigerator to marinate for no longer the 30 to 45 minutes.
To Prepare the Caramelized Walnuts
Meanwhile, place the walnuts in a dry nonstick pan on medium heat. Sprinkle them with sugar, and cook until they are shiny and brown, 4 to 5 minutes, shaking the pan continuously. Reserve these for the garnish.
To Prepare the Scallops
Heat a heavy-bottom pan over medium heat for about 2-minutes. Add the olive oil to the pan and heat. Drain the scallops from the marinade, and rest them on a paper towel for a moment to dry. Gently add them to the pan; try not to crowd them together. Do not move them, as that makes the searing process more difficult. Cook them on one side for 2 to 3 minutes, until the scallops are browned. Turn them over, and repeat the process.
When the scallops are cooked through and opaque, deglaze the pan by adding the rest of the lime juice over the scallops. Remove the scallops and the accumulated pan juices, and place them on a covered plate to keep warm until the spinach is sautéed.
To Prepare the Spinach
Heat the olive oil in a hot pan, add the garlic, and lightly brown it. Immediately add the spinach, and cook briefly until the leaves are wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Form a nest with the sautéed spinach on each plate. Place a portion of the cooked scallops over the spinach, add a little of the pan juices, and top with the caramelized walnuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1684.9 Kcal (7054 kJ)
Calories from fat	499.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.48g	85%
Cholesterol	371.87mg	124%
Sodium	6594.9mg	275%
Potassium	7096.28mg	151%
Total Carbs	97.29g	32%
Sugars	8.07g	32%
Dietary Fiber	17.39g	70%
Protein	219.69g	439%
Vitamin C	235.2mg	392%
Iron	30.7mg	171%
Calcium	836mg	84%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.12 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat	27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3g	85%
Cholesterol	20.11mg	124%
Sodium	356.64mg	275%
Potassium	383.76mg	151%
Total Carbs	5.26g	32%
Sugars	0.44g	32%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	70%
Protein	11.88g	439%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	392%
Iron	1.7mg	171%
Calcium	45.2mg	84%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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