Pan Seared Scallops with Ginger Orange Spinach Cooking Light
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these Pan Seared Scallops with Ginger Orange Spinach—a quick and healthy recipe packed with vibrant flavors and perfect for seafood lovers. Tender, golden-brown scallops are expertly seared to perfection, then paired with a fragrant bed of wilted baby spinach infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and zesty orange juice. A touch of orange zest brightens the dish, while optional sesame seeds offer a subtle crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Cooking Light-inspired recipe strikes the perfect balance between gourmet and approachable. Ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a delicious and nutritious meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large sea scallops
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden crust and are opaque in the center. Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet.
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the fresh orange juice, stirring to deglaze the pan and incorporate the flavors. Let the mixture simmer for about 1 minute.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet, tossing it gently in the orange-ginger mixture until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the orange zest over the spinach and give it a final toss.
To serve, spoon the spinach onto plates and place the seared scallops on top. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3723 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.9 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1334 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
