Scallop Piccata with Sauteed Spinach |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Serve these quick-cooking scallops over a bed of whole-grain pasta or brown rice for a filling (and impressive!) meal. Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops (about 12) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
5 teaspoons canola oil, divided |
1 garlic clove, chopped |
1/2 cup vermouth |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons butter |
4 teaspoons capers |
1 (10-ounce) package fresh baby spinach |
Directions:
1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground pepper over scallops. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add scallops; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned and done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped garlic to pan; cook 10 seconds. Add vermouth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat. Add parsley, fresh lemon juice, butter, and capers, stirring until butter melts. Pour sauce in a bowl.
3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add spinach; sauté 30 seconds or until spinach almost wilts. Drizzle sauce over scallops; serve with spinach.
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