Seared Asian Scallops with Spinach
Asian Seared Scallops with Spinach is an easy dinner to make on a weeknight but fancy enough for the weekend.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 117kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- cast iron pan or other frying pan
Ingredients
- 12 large scallops (1 to 1 ¼ lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup ponzu sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large cast iron pan (or other frying pan), heat oil and butter to medium high heat. Sprinkle scallops with garlic, salt and pepper. Sear scallops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove scallops from pan , keep warm and set aside.
- Add spinach to pan and cook for a few minutes or until wilted. Add ponzu sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Place spinach on 4 plates reserving the sauce in the pan. Place 3 scallops on top of each plate of spinach. Top with the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 8064IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg