How To Make Seared Scallops with Flavoured Greens
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 16 large scallops
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
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Add the mixed greens to the skillet and toss until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the greens with lemon juice. Stir in the butter until melted.
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Divide the greens among 4 plates and top with the seared scallops. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 50mg
- Sodium : 640mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 9g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 27g
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