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Seared Scallops over Garlic-Lemon Spinach

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound sea scallops (approx 12)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 (6 oz) bag of baby spinach leaves, washed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Lemon wedges
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper.
2. Place scallops in the skillet; cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan; cover to keep warm.
3. Add garlic and shallot to the skillet and cook until the garlic is fragrant; about 45 seconds.  Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until it starts to wilt; stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
4. Serve scallops over spinach with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts: (per 6 scallops and 1/2 cup spinach mixture)

345 calories, 10 grams fat, (2 g sat fat), 56 grams protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 120 mg cholesterol, 2g dietary fiber, 950 mg sodium.

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