Sea Scallops With Spinach And Oranges Recipes

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Mix finely chopped shallots and garlic set aside.
• Segment oranges and place segments in a small mixing bowl; add the thin strips of basil to the orange segments, add 1/2 of the finely chopped shallots & garlic to the orange segments; add 1-ounce of olive oil & cracked pepper,Gently Mix; set aside( this can be made early but most be at room temperature to serve).
• Place TWO saute pans on medium-high heat; season scallops with salt and pepper; divide the remaining olive oil into the TWO preheated pans: In one pan, add butter,Add reserved garlic and shallots, Quickly stir for 10 to 15 SECONDS and Add spinach; saute 20 to 30 seconds; remove from heat and season.
• In the other pan, Add the seasoned Scallops, sear for about 1 to 2 minutes, Flip over scallops and sear other side for about 1 to 2 minutes; remove from heat (do-not over cook). The center will look slightly translucent when cooked properly.
• Place sauteed spinach in center of plate, arrange scallops and oranges around the spinach, Serve.

SCALLOP, SPINACH AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Using knife, cut between orange membranes to release segments. Mix juice, vinegar and shallot in bowl. Whisk in oil. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing for spinach; pour remaining dressing into small saucepan. Simmer dressing in pan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Line baking sheet with foil. Overlap 9 scallops slices on foil, forming round. Press to compact. Repeat with remaining scallops, forming 3 more rounds. Brush with melted butter. Season with paprika, salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler. Toss spinach with reserved 1/2 cup dressing. Mound spinach on plates. Garnish with orange segments and almonds.
• Broil scallops until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Bring 1/4 cup dressing in saucepan to simmer. Remove from heat. Gradually add 1/4 cup chilled butter; whisk just until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place scallops atop spinach salad. Drizzle sauce over scallops and serve.

SCALLOPS WITH WILTED SPINACH

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.