One of the best things about living in Maine for this foodie is the availability of fresh seafood. One of my absolute favorite things to pick up from our local fish market are Sea Scallops. This week I am sharing a simple Sea Scallops over Spinach Sauté Recipe. The recipe may be easy, but if prepared carefully, it is quite delicious and tastes like something you would have in a fine restaurant.
Here is what you will need (for 4 servings):
- 12 Large Sea Scallops
- Coarse Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/2 White Onion, chopped
- 5 Cloves of Garlic, coarsely minced
- 8 oz. Shitake Mushrooms
- 8 Cups of Baby Spinach Leaves
- 1 Pint of Grape Tomatoes (or Cherry Tomatoes) cut in half
Directions for Scallops:
1. Place Sea Scallops in Shallow Bowl lined with Paper towels to absorb moisture
2. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
3. Let Scallops sit for at least 1 hour in bowl lined with paper towels in refrigerator to absorb moisture.
4. Heat 1 Tbsp of Butter over Medium Heat in Black Iron Skillet until softened.
5. Sprinkle Scallops with Ground Black Pepper.
6. Place Sea Scallops in pan and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, until slightly browned and heated through, remove from pan and keep warm. (*Be careful not to over cook)
Directions for Spinach:
1. Heat Coconut Oil in large pan over Medium Heat until melted.
2. Add Onions & Garlic, cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add 1 Tbsp of butter and Shitakes, sauté until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Next, add Spinach, it will be heaping in the pan, but cover and cook over medium heat. Check & stir spinach after 2 minutes. Continue cooking with pan covered until spinach leaves have wilted, approximately 3 more minutes.
5. Uncover and add tomatoes, sauté for 1 minute & remove from heat.
6. Keep Warm.
7. Divide Spinach concoction between 4 plates and place 3 Scallops on top of each, Serve immediately.
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It's only been a few years since I've really started to like scallops, so I've never actually tried cooking with them myself yet, but this looks like a yummy and pretty easy recipe to try out!
Thanks for linking up! It is a super simple recipe, but SO Delicious!!! The key is to absorb as much moisture out of the scallops before cooking, then be sure to not overcook, enjoy :-)
I absolutely, positively ADORE sea scallops! I could eat 20 in one sitting, no joke!
Me too, my FAVE! Thank for stopping by :-)
Yum! I do love scallops...
It does look like something from a fine dining restaurant too! I just tried scallops a few months ago. I'm not sure why I haven't before but at any rate, I am glad. This looks amazing and pretty easy! Thank you as well for hosting the link up! I'll participate a little later when my post goes live.
This looks very tasty. I don't usually eat scallops because I'm not sure how to make them but I think I can try this one as it seems pretty easy. Would love if you can link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/07/17/wedding-fashion-musts-groomsmen-bridesmaids/
Yum! I love scallops!
I LOVE scallops and I know I would gobble them up...looks so delicious!
It has been far too long since I've had scallops as the stair of a dish. I need to change that!
Scallops are wonderful. You're right about overcooking, they get very rubbery.
This looks so good! I am a big fan of scallops, and I especially love to have spinach as my side when it eat them. (For some reason, asparagus seems to be served with it often, and I don't think the flavors work as well together.)
This sounds soooo delicious! I love scallops and I'm always trying to find new recipes. I will definitely add this to my list :)
I don't eat scallops. I wonder if some mahi mahi might work with this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Funny thing, we live along the gulf coast, minutes from the shore, and I have never tried scallops! These sound and look so yummy!
I love, love scallops although overpriced here! This is such a delicious meal!
Great recipe. I love scallops! Thank you :-)