Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Scallops and Spinach with Parmesan Sauce recipe, a harmonious blend of succulent scallops, tender spinach, and a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. This delectable dish is an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
In addition to our main recipe, we also present a collection of equally enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of scallops. Discover the secrets of preparing Pan-Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Capers, where perfectly seared scallops are bathed in a luscious brown butter sauce, complemented by the tangy burst of capers. For a lighter option, try our Steamed Scallops with Lemon and Herbs, where succulent scallops are steamed to perfection and infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon, herbs, and white wine.
If you're seeking a more indulgent experience, our Baked Scallops with Garlic Butter and Panko Breadcrumbs will surely satisfy your cravings. Tender scallops are baked until golden brown, topped with a garlicky butter sauce and a crispy panko crust. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, our Mediterranean Scallops with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta will transport you to sunny shores with its vibrant combination of fresh tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese.
Each recipe in this collection promises a unique culinary experience, allowing you to savor the delicate flavors of scallops in a variety of delectable preparations. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and embark on a journey of flavors with our curated selection of scallop recipes.
DEB'S SCALLOPS FLORENTINE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Rinse the scallops, and drop them into the boiling water; cook for 2 minutes. Remove the scallops with a slotted spoon, and pat dry. Place on the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter, and stir in the flour. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until thick.
- Squeeze the spinach dry, and spread over the scallops. Pour the cream sauce over the spinach, and top with mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. Sprinkle Old Bay Seasoning over the bread crumbs.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 970.8 mg, Sugar 1 g
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
SCALLOPS AND SPINACH WITH PARMESAN SAUCE
Delicious! The spinach wilts as the sauce is drizzled over. The hot/cold mix makes a nice texture. Changed to our tastes from B H & G.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Divide spinach among four individual plates.
- Arrange tomatoes on top of spinach, set aside.
- Arrange scallops on the unheated rack of a broiler pan, set aside.
- Melt butter or margarine in a small saucepan, stir in garlic and pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Brush half of the butter mixture on scallops.
- Broil scallops 4 inches from heat for 8 minutes or till opaque, turning once.
- It desired, for easier turning, thread scallops on metal skewers before broiling.
- Meanwhile, return saucepan to heat, whisk flour into remaining butter mixture.
- Add half and half or light cream and cheese, cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
- Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
- Arrange scallops on top of tomatoes and spinach on plates, drizzle with sauce.
- Serve at once.
SCALLOPS AND SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH RED BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in scallops. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove scallops from marinade. Add to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 1 minute per side. Bring Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce to simmer in another large skillet. Add fettuccine to Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Arrange scallops atop pasta. Drizzle any pan juices over scallops. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
PARMESAN SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH ALFREDO
Make and share this Parmesan Scallops With Spinach Alfredo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chris_tam
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare sauce mix according to package directions using the fat free milk. Coat Dutch oven with cooking spray. Place over medium high heat until hot.
- Add mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add spinach and saute until slightly wilted. Remove from heat and stir in Alfredo sauce.
- Combine cheese and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Dredge scallops to pan cooking spray side down cook 3 minutes. Spray top side of scallops with cooking spray turn them over and cook 2 minutes. Top spinach mixture with scallops and serve.
Tips:
- To ensure the scallops are cooked evenly, make sure they are all about the same size. If you have larger scallops, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
- When searing the scallops, be sure to use a hot pan and cook them quickly. This will help to prevent them from becoming tough or overcooked.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- Serve the scallops and spinach over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
This recipe for scallops and spinach with parmesan sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a creamy parmesan sauce. The spinach is wilted and added to the sauce, and the dish is finished with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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