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Seared Sea Scallops over Baby Spinach Recipe

Seared Sea Scallops over Baby Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch long piece gingerroot, minced
1 (10 oz) bag baby spinach
1 tbsp soy sauce
4 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
fresh ground pepper
1 lb very fresh sea scallop

Directions:

Heat oven to 200°.
Heat 1 T.
Of the vegetable oil and 1 tsp.
Of the sesame oil in a heavy skillet over high heat.
Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until garlic softens, about 1 minute.
Add spinach, cook until leaves soften and heat through, about 2 minutes.
Add soy sauce and sesame seeds and pepper; toss to combine.
Cover skillet and place in oven to keep warm while scallops cook.
Heat remaining 1 T.
Vegetable oil and 1 tsp.
Sesame oil over medium-high heat in a grill pan or heavy skillet.
Sear scallops until dark golden, about 2 minutes per side.
Serve scallops over the spinach.
*to toast sesame seeds, place them in a dry skillet over low heat, shaking often to prevent burning, until fragrant and barely colored, about 3 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	477.54 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat	226.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.13g	39%
Cholesterol	92.97mg	31%
Sodium	2027.96mg	84%
Potassium	869.04mg	18%
Total Carbs	16g	5%
Sugars	0.21g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	50.89g	102%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	141.5mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	170.01 Kcal (712 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.95g	39%
Cholesterol	33.1mg	31%
Sodium	721.99mg	84%
Potassium	309.39mg	18%
Total Carbs	5.7g	5%
Sugars	0.07g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	7%
Protein	18.12g	102%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	8%
Iron	1.6mg	25%
Calcium	50.4mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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