Pan-Seared Scallops With Bacon and Spinach Recipe

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Pan-Seared Scallops With Bacon and Spinach
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Directions:

  1. Cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; coarsely chop and set bacon aside. Increase heat to high.
  3. Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
  4. Sprinkle scallops evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  5. Add scallops to drippings in pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
  6. Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-high & add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Add half of spinach; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  9. Add remaining half of spinach; cook 2 minutes or just until wilted, stirring frequently.
  10. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
  11. Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates; top each serving evenly with crumbled bacon and 3 scallops.
  12. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 233.45 Kcal (977 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.75g 3%
Cholesterol 69.73mg 23%
Sodium 1405.44mg 59%
Potassium 1096.72mg 23%
Total Carbs 17.72g 6%
Sugars 1.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 11%
Protein 39.02g 78%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 53%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 121mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.97 Kcal (318 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.57g 3%
Cholesterol 22.69mg 23%
Sodium 457.37mg 59%
Potassium 356.91mg 23%
Total Carbs 5.77g 6%
Sugars 0.6g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 11%
Protein 12.7g 78%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 53%
Iron 1.4mg 25%
Calcium 39.4mg 12%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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