Pan-seared scallops are a delectable seafood dish that combines the delicate flavor of scallops with a crispy, golden-brown crust. This recipe features succulent sea scallops seared to perfection in a hot pan with butter and garlic, creating a mouthwatering appetizer or main course. The scallops are perfectly complemented by a vibrant and flavorful spinach sauté, made with fresh spinach, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice. The combination of tender scallops and sautéed spinach creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe also includes a simple yet elegant lemon-butter sauce that adds a touch of richness and acidity to the dish, further enhancing its appeal. Whether you're a seafood lover or simply seeking a culinary adventure, pan-seared scallops with spinach is a delightful and easy-to-make recipe that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH
Make and share this Pan-Seared Scallops With Spinach recipe from Food.com.
Provided by loof751
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain well on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
- Rinse scallops and pat dry. Combine flour and cajun seasoning; add scallops and toss to coat.
- Cook scallops in hot drippings in skillet about 6 minutes or until browned, turning once.
- Remove scallops from skillet. Deglaze skillet with white wine.
- Add spinach to liquid in skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Add vinegar and toss to coat evenly.
- Return scallops to skillet and heat through. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 559.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 17.1
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BABY SPINACH
A lovely, very simple Asian dish. This is mildly seasoned, but feel free to add chili paste, chili oil or whatever firey substances you like.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a skillet over high heat. A.
- dd garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until garlic softens, 1 minute.
- Add spinach; cook until leaves soften and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, sesame seeds and pepper to taste; toss to combine.
- Cover skillet; keep warm while scallops cook.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over medium-high heat in a grill pan or heavy skillet.
- Sear scallops until dark golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Serve scallops over the spinach.
- Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a dry skillet over low heat, shaking frequently to prevent burning, until fragrant and barely colored, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 445.3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 17.4
SPINACH SALAD W/ PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS AND WARM BACON DRESSING
Make and share this Spinach Salad W/ Pan-Seared Scallops and Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MixnVixn
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle Scallops with salt/pepper/garlic salt and set aside.
- In a large dry non-stick skillet crisp up bacon strips until they reach your desired crispiness. Scoop out bacon crisps onto a flat paper towel. Drain off half the bacon grease into a container or coffee mug. Set aside.
- To remaining bacon grease, add seasoned scallops in single layer to pan. Once you add to the pan, let brown for 4-5 minutes without disturbing them. Flip and repeat browning process for another 4-5 minute
- Remove from pan to reserved paper towel where you put your cooked bacon crisps.
- Add two tbsp of reserved bacon grease to hot pan. Add diced onion. Season with salt/pepper/garlic salt and saute until tender. Add garlic and stir often to avoid burning. Once garlic is soft, add white wine to hot pan and scrap up all the pits on the bottom. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat and simmer until slightly reduced. Add butter and stir until melted.
- Add the scallops back into the dressing and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Divide fresh spinach onto serving plates, or place in center of one large serving platter. Arrange scallops on bed of spinach. Pour warm dressing over salad and sprinkle with reserved bacon crisps.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GINGER-ORANGE SPINACH (COOKING LIGHT)
Make and share this Pan-Seared Scallops With Ginger-Orange Spinach (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Spinach
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl.
- Place scallops in a shallow dish. Add vodka, vermouth, and half of ginger mixture; toss gently. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
- Melt margarine in a large skillet over high heat. Add remaining ginger mixture, and sauté 30 seconds. Add orange rind and juice, and bring to a boil. Stir in spinach, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
- Remove scallops from marinade, reserving marinade. Place skillet coated with cooking spray over high heat until hot. Add scallops; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Add reserved marinade to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook until sauce is reduced to 1/4 cup (about 5 minutes).
- Arrange scallops over spinach mixture; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 558.6, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 17.9
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS
This is a BHG recipe that I just had to share. Scallop and Spinach lovers will go wild! This makes a lovely warm weather dinner with a loaf of bread and glass of wine.
Provided by Michelle S.
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thaw scallops if they are frozen.
- Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towel.
- In a large ziploc bag mix the flour and cajun seasoning.
- Add scallops, toss, coating well.
- In a large skillet over medium heat warm the oil.
- Add the scallops and cook for approximately 6 minutes until browned and the scallops are opaque.
- Remove scallops from skillet, keep warm.
- Add spinach to skillet and sprinkle with water.
- Cover and cook over medium high heat until spinach is wilted; about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle spinach with vinegar and toss well to coat.
- Add scallops and heat throughly.
- Sprinkle with bacon pieces.
- Serve.
PAN SEARED SPINACH
This is quick and delicious! This was served as a "chef's" selection at a favorite dining place we frequent. Asked the waitress what it was and she had the chef come out and he shared this with me! Must try!
Provided by AZ Barrel Racer
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add butter and garlic, be careful not to scorch the butter!
- Cook garlic until slightly brown.
- Add red onion slivers cook until soft about 2 minutes.
- Add baby spinach leaves and toss until just warm.
- DO NOT OVER COOK.
- You want the spinach to be a little crisp.
- Season with fresh ground salt and pepper.
- Serve immediatly.
- ENJOY!
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BACON AND SPINACH
Outstanding! Scallops are simple to prepare, and with a screaming hot skillet, you get a gorgeous crust without having to bread the shellfish. Serve with multi-grain baguette and a glass of wine Cooking Light Magazine, May 2010 edition.;)
Provided by Manami
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; coarsely chop and set bacon aside. Increase heat to high.
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle scallops evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Add scallops to drippings in pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
- Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium-high & add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add half of spinach; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add remaining half of spinach; cook 2 minutes or just until wilted, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates; top each serving evenly with crumbled bacon and 3 scallops.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 594.5, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 33.7
SCALLOPS WITH WILTED SPINACH
Two of my favorite foods are bacon and seafood. In this dish, I get them together with white wine, shallots and baby spinach. Serve with bread to soak up the tasty broth. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Wipe skillet clean if necessary., Pat scallops dry with paper towels. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon drippings over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden brown and firm, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Heat remaining drippings in same pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Stir in bacon. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SCALLOPS AND SPINACH OVER PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
- Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 227.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest scallops you can find. Fresh scallops should have a briny smell and be firm to the touch. Avoid any scallops that are slimy or have a strong odor.
- Pat the scallops dry before cooking. This will help them sear better and prevent them from steaming.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the scallops from sticking.
- Sear the scallops over high heat. This will help create a nice crust and prevent them from overcooking.
- Cook the scallops for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. The scallops should be opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Pan-seared scallops are a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great way to impress your guests at a dinner party. With a few simple tips, you can cook scallops perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant seafood dish, give pan-seared scallops a try. You won't be disappointed!
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