Scallops And Spinach With Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Experience a burst of flavor with this elegant and easy recipe! Perfectly seared scallops meet tender wilted spinach, all bathed in a luscious creamy parmesan sauce. The hot scallops and cold spinach create a delightful textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. A quick and impressive weeknight meal, adapted from a classic.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 307.1 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Scallops And Spinach With Parmesan Sauce

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How to Make Scallops And Spinach With Parmesan Sauce

  1. Preheat broiler to high heat.
  2. Divide spinach evenly among four plates. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes on top of the spinach.
  3. Arrange scallops on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. (Optional: For easier turning, thread scallops onto metal skewers before broiling.)
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and black pepper; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  5. Remove from heat. Brush half of the garlic butter mixture over the scallops.
  6. Broil scallops 4 inches from the heat source for 4-6 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. While scallops are broiling, return the saucepan to medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  8. Gradually whisk in half-and-half or cream. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth and bubbly (about 2-3 minutes).
  9. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt to taste.
  10. Once scallops are cooked, place them on top of the tomato and spinach mixture on each plate.
  11. Drizzle generously with the Parmesan sauce.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

51g

Carbs

4g

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