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Sea Scallops with Wilted Greens

Rich hearty Pan Seared Scallops and Wilted Greens make a marvelous healthy dinner option!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 lices of thick-cut bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 2 shallots, sliced thin
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bunches kale, chard, beet greens…
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 jumbo sea scallops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

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  1. Slice the kale stems into thin pieces and the leaves into larger strips. Heat a large deep sauté pan to medium-high. Add the bacon a cook 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the shallots and cook until soft, 3 more minutes. Next add the garlic, and kale stems. Cook another 4-5 minutes before adding the leaves. Toss until the leaves wilt over the heat. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, then salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  3. Heat an iron skillet to high. Dry the scallops thoroughly and remove the "foot" on the side of each scallop. Salt and pepper liberally. Add the oil to the pan and swirl around. When it starts to smoke, quickly add the scallops. Cook on high for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Flip the scallops over and add the butter. Spoon the butter over the scallops as they cook another 1-2 minutes. Serve over warm greens.

Nutrition Information

Serving 15g Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 574mg (24%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2935IU (59%) Vitamin C 35.6mg (40%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Serving 15g
Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 574mg 24%
Potassium 316mg 7%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2935IU 59%
Vitamin C 35.6mg 40%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.