WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS AND APRICOTS - SWEET BASIL

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS AND APRICOTS - SWEET BASIL image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tbsp OO
2 tbsp butter
S&P
1 ib sea scallops
1 clove garlic
1 small red onion, grated
1/2 spring rosemary, chopped
Jucie 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 plum tomatoe, diced
1 LB fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced for garnish
chopped fresh basil for garnish
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the OO and a tbsp of butter, cooking until the butter is melted and brown. Season the scallops with S&P, place them in a skillet, and sear on one side for 1-2 mins until beginning to brown. Add the garlic, onion, and rosemary. Saute until the garlic and onion begin to brown. Add the lemon, vinegar, tomatoe, and the remaining 1 tbsp of butter. Flip the scallops around to sear a little bit on all sides. Evenly distribute the spinach among serving plates, and then top with a portion of scallops and sauce, Garnish with the diced apricots, basil, and parsley.