Community Pick
Pan Seared Scallops
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 (10 ounce) package prewashed spinach
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup cooked bacon, pieces
directions
- Thaw scallops if they are frozen.
- Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towel.
- In a large ziploc bag mix the flour and cajun seasoning.
- Add scallops, toss, coating well.
- In a large skillet over medium heat warm the oil.
- Add the scallops and cook for approximately 6 minutes until browned and the scallops are opaque.
- Remove scallops from skillet, keep warm.
- Add spinach to skillet and sprinkle with water.
- Cover and cook over medium high heat until spinach is wilted; about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle spinach with vinegar and toss well to coat.
- Add scallops and heat throughly.
- Sprinkle with bacon pieces.
- Serve.
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Reviews
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This was great, but I did make some alterations due to what ingredients that I had on hand. I eliminated the bacon. I did not have the cajun seasoning so I use 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp dried basil. My husband said it was the best scallop dish he ever had. I agree that the pan must be very hot and the scallops should be moved more than absolutely necessary.
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Tweaks
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This recipe would have been fabulous just as written, but I toyed with it just a bit. The seasoned flour didn't stick to my scallops and came off in the pan while cooking. When I added the spinach, I added a bit of chicken broth instead of water. After the spinach was wilted and the scallops were returned to the pan, I added about a cup and a half of cooked penne pasta and about 1/2-3/4 cup of heavy cream and heated together. The cream thickened with the bits of seasoned flour and formed a wonderful sauce. Mmmmm. The bacon, scallops, Cajun seasoning and spinach made a wonderful flavor combination. I can't wait to make this again.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Michelle S.
Racine, Wisconsin