SCALLOPS AND SPINACH OVER PASTA

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This is one of my New England favorites. This tasty recipe is delicious , low in fat, and well balanced.

Provided by Kim Robichaud

Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti
3 pounds bay scallops, raw
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup water
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 227.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g