Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 lrg Cloves garlic, peeled and
  • 1 tsp Grated lemon zest
  • 2 lb Fresh spinach, stemmed and (washed) but not dry
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt Freshly grnd pepper to, taste
  • 1 lb Bay scallops
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. White wine

Method

  • Glen's note: The spinach originally said "2 pounds Fresh spinach, stemmed and but not dry" Guess the missing word probably is "washed".
  • 1.
  • Heat 1 tsp.
  • on oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in the garlic and lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly, for 20 seconds.
  • Add in the spinach and toss from time to time till wilted.
  • Drain off the liquid and season with 1 tsp.
  • of salt and pepper.
  • Keep Hot.
  • 2.
  • Heat 1 tsp.
  • of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the scallops and saute/fry till just cooked through, about 1 minute.
  • remove the scallops from the pan and add in the lemon juice and wine.
  • Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, for 15 seconds.
  • 3.Remove from heat, toss in the scallops and season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place a mound of spinach in the center of 4 plates and surround with scallops.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Serves 4.