Seared Scallops And Spinach Salad

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh sea scallop
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons blackened steak seasoning or 2 teaspoons seasoning
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package prewashed baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup julienne carrot
• 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

• 1 rinse the scallops and pat them dry.
• 2 mix the flour and seasoning of your choice in a plastic bag; add the scallops and toss to coat.
• 3 heat the oil in a skillet to medium heat.
• 4 sear the scallops until browned and opaque, about 5 minutes, turning once.
• 5 remove the scallops from the skillet and keep them warm.
• 6 add the spinach and carrots to the skillet; sprinkle with water.
• 7 cover the skillet and cook on medium-high until the spinach starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• 8 add the balsamic vinegar and toss to coat evenly.
• 9 spoon the spinach and carrots four plates and top with the seared scallops.