pan-seared scallops with turkey bacon and spinach

Name: Pan-Seared Scallops with Turkey Bacon and Spinach
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 slice(s) of turkey bacon or center-cut bacon if not dieting.; 1 1/2 pound(s) jumbo sea scallops (about 12); 1/4 teaspoon(s) kisher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper,divided; 1 cup(s) chopped onion; 6 - garlic cloves, sliced; 1 - 912 ounce) bag of baby spinach; 4 - lenon wedges (optional)

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Norma DeRemer

York, PA

Updated on Mar 4, 2012

Another great dish I foud looking for more low-carb and low fat recipes while waiting at the eye Dr's office with Woody. We had these last night and what a delite it was. Called my neighbor over to share with us. NOTE: Scallops are seared best in a very hot pan without non-stick coating. They come out great if you have a cast iron skillet which holds the heat at an even temperature. A serving of 3 scallops and 3/4 cup of spinach has only 315 calories and less then 6 grams of fat. We don't have scallops very often; but with recipe we will be able to have them more often along with a side dish.

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Ingredients

3 slices of turkey bacon or center-cut bacon if not dieting.
1 1/2 pounds jumbo sea scallops (about 12)
1/4 teaspoon kisher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper,divided
1 cup chopped onion
6 - garlic cloves, sliced
1 - 912 ounce) bag of baby spinach
4 - lenon wedges (optional)

How To Make pan-seared scallops with turkey bacon and spinach

Step 1

NOTE: Use a cast iron skillet or a skillet without non-stick service to sear the scallops for best results.

Step 2

Cook bacon in a large sillet over medium high heat unti crisp and remove from pan onto a paper towel.
Step 3

Remover pan stove and reserve about 1 tablespoon of dripping in the pan,coarsely chop bacon and set aside.
Step 4

Place your skillet back on the stove and increase the heat to high.
Step 5

Pat scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle evenly with 1/8 each of a teaspoon salt and pepper.
Step 6

Add scallope to drippings in pan and cook for 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
Step 7

Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Step 8

Reduce heat to medium high and add onions and garlic to pan and saute for 3 minutes, stiring frequently. Watching not to burn the garlic.
Step 9

Add half the spinach and cook for 1 minutes or just until wilted, stirring frequently.
Step 10

Add remaining half of spinach and cook 2 minutes, or until wilted, stirring frequently
Step 11

Remove pan from heat and stir in remaing salt and pepper.
Step 12

Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates, top each serving evenly with shopoped bacon and 3 scallops and server immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
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