PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TURKEY BACON AND SPINACH

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Another great dish I foud looking for more low-carb and low fat recipes while waiting at the eye Dr's office with Woody. We had these last night and what a delite it was. Called my neighbor over to share with us. NOTE: Scallops are seared best in a very hot pan without non-stick coating. They come out great if you have a cast...

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 slice of turkey bacon or center-cut bacon if not dieting.
1 1/2 lb jumbo sea scallops (about 12)
1/4 tsp kisher salt, divided
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper,divided
1 c chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 912 ounce) bag of baby spinach
4 lenon wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. NOTE: Use a cast iron skillet or a skillet without non-stick service to sear the scallops for best results.
  • 2. Cook bacon in a large sillet over medium high heat unti crisp and remove from pan onto a paper towel.
  • 3. Remover pan stove and reserve about 1 tablespoon of dripping in the pan,coarsely chop bacon and set aside.
  • 4. Place your skillet back on the stove and increase the heat to high.
  • 5. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle evenly with 1/8 each of a teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • 6. Add scallope to drippings in pan and cook for 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
  • 7. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • 8. Reduce heat to medium high and add onions and garlic to pan and saute for 3 minutes, stiring frequently. Watching not to burn the garlic.
  • 9. Add half the spinach and cook for 1 minutes or just until wilted, stirring frequently.
  • 10. Add remaining half of spinach and cook 2 minutes, or until wilted, stirring frequently
  • 11. Remove pan from heat and stir in remaing salt and pepper.
  • 12. Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates, top each serving evenly with shopoped bacon and 3 scallops and server immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

Md Nasirul Houk Nasirul
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These scallops were cooked to perfection! They were seared beautifully and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Salahuddin Munna
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed these scallops. They were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Thandiwe Morapedi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alina Kumal
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I was a bit skeptical about using turkey bacon in this recipe, but it turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shamshad Meer
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Brayden Boony
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I love scallops and this recipe did not disappoint! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ogunfeyimi Segun
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bella Revill
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These scallops were cooked to perfection! They were seared beautifully and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Fabio Saac
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed these scallops. They were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Manna mia
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


FEROZ BALOXH
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I was a bit skeptical about using turkey bacon in this recipe, but it turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jordan Swasey
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mr Sk Techyoutube
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I love scallops and this recipe did not disappoint! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mohammed Ranees
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sk Raju
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these scallops. They were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nasim wahid
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These scallops were cooked to perfection! They were seared beautifully and the turkey bacon and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.