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Scallops with Spinach and Paprika Syrup

Easy Seared Scallops with Spinach and Paprika Syrup

Easy seared scallops with wilted spinach in a fresh paprika sauce. Don't be intimidated by seafood! This could not be simpler to prepare. 

Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword seared scallops
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 261 kcal
Author betsy

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds jumbo sea scallops
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 10 ounce fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

Instructions

  1. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan; cook 4 minutes or until mixture thickens. Cool slightly.
  2. While paprika mixture cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  3. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil and garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add half of spinach; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  4. Divide the spinach mixture evenly among each of 4 plates, and divide scallops evenly among servings. Drizzle paprika mixture evenly over scallops; sprinkle 1 tablespoon pine nuts over each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Seared Scallops with Spinach and Paprika Syrup
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 868mg36%
Potassium 810mg23%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 6735IU135%
Vitamin C 26.1mg32%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.