Best 6 Bay Scallops With Spinach And Garlic Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey of discovering the perfect recipe for bay scallops with spinach and garlic. This delectable dish combines the tender, sweet flavor of bay scallops with the earthy goodness of spinach and the aromatic pungency of garlic. Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to expand your repertoire or a home cook seeking a weeknight dinner solution, this article will guide you through the process of creating a memorable and flavorful meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC PARSLEY BUTTER SAUCE



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They say smell is the sense most closely linked to memory recall, and that was certainly the case while making these garlicky, buttery bay scallops on toast. As waves of the wonderful aromas wafted up from the pan, they brought back a flood of vivid memories of my first kitchen job.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick slices Italian bread, toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each piece of toasted Italian bread. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into pan. Cook for 30 seconds without stirring.
  • Toss scallops in pan and stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir wine and lemon juice into scallops, bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir parsley and cold butter into scallops and remove from heat. When butter melts, stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 780.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SCALLOPS AND SPINACH OVER PASTA



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This is one of my New England favorites. This tasty recipe is delicious , low in fat, and well balanced.

Provided by Kim Robichaud

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spaghetti
3 pounds bay scallops, raw
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup water
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
  • Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 227.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SCALLOPS WITH WILTED SPINACH



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Two of my favorite foods are bacon and seafood. In this dish, I get them together with white wine, shallots and baby spinach. Serve with bread to soak up the tasty broth. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bacon strips, chopped
12 sea scallops (about 1-1/2 pounds), side muscles removed
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Wipe skillet clean if necessary., Pat scallops dry with paper towels. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon drippings over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden brown and firm, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Heat remaining drippings in same pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Stir in bacon. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 pounds fresh spinach, stemmed and washed but not dried
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly, for 20 seconds. Add the spinach and toss from time to time until wilted. Drain off the liquid and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallops and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove the scallops from the pan and add the lemon juice and wine. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, for 15 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, toss in the scallops and season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste. Place a mound of spinach in the center of 4 plates and surround with scallops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 858 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC SCALLOPS



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You can use either bay scallops or sea scallops for this recipe. They are served in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Serve over rice pilaf. This recipe comes from Western Fisheries in Western Australia.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Australian

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped into small dice
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb scallops (bay scallops or sea scallops)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 tablespoon fresh chives or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced for garnish

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, and cook the onions and garlic just to soften (don't let color), for about 2 minutes; add the scallops and lightly cook on one side for about 20 seconds, turn, let cook another 20 seconds, then remove and set aside.
  • Add wine to skillet and let reduce 1 minute; stir in half and half and let that reduce so that it is a nice sauce consistency.
  • Return scallops and add green onions, stirring until heated through.
  • Serve scallops over rice pilaf, if desired, pouring sauce over all; garnish with chives or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 462.9, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.4

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS AND SPINACH



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Make and share this Pasta With Scallops and Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missyv482

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces pappardelle pasta or 12 ounces other favorite pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb sea scallops
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup white wine, chicken broth or 1 cup clam juice
2 teaspoons butter
10 ounces spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes
lemon wedge
toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in medium-size skillet, heat oil until hot but not smoking; saute' scallops until cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove scallops from pan.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Add wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Add spinach, tomatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, just until spinach is wilted and tomatoes softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine drained pasta and spinach mixture.
  • Spoon onto plates, top with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 261.9, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 32.7

Tips:

  • Select the freshest scallops possible. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Rinse the scallops thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any sand or grit.
  • Pat the scallops dry before cooking. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Season the scallops simply with salt and pepper. This will allow the natural flavor of the scallops to shine through.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot pan until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include spinach, garlic, lemon butter, or risotto.

Conclusion:

Bay scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. When cooked properly, scallops are tender and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood meal, give bay scallops a try!

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