This elegant scallops and spinach dinner recipe is perfect for the holidays or a date night in.
This scallops and spinach recipe might be the easiest, most elegant at-home meal.
This recipe is so easy to make which is exactly why we love this as a healthydinner for two!
Credit: Scott Little
It’s great for a date night or a fancy dinner to impress any guest that comes to town.
The rest of the meal should be cooked right before serving.
Drizzle with the warmed pomegranate syrup overtop and the whole meal will come together in less than 30 minutes.
Rinse scallops; pat very dry with paper towels.
Remove the small muscles if still attached.
In a small bowl combine lemon juice and cornstarch; stir into boiling juice mixture.
Gently boil, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until reduced and slightly syrupy.
Sprinkle scallops with the sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper.
Turn scallops; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or just until scallops are opaque in the center.
Transfer to a plate.
Wipe skillet clean; add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
Add spinach in batches; toss for 1 to 2 minutes or just until slightly wilted.
Season with the pinch of salt and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Arrange scallops and spinach on four serving plates; drizzle with sauce.
Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
Test Kitchen Tip: Find packages of fresh pomegranate seeds in your grocer’s produce or freezer section.
from seeding the fruit.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
