Best Spinach Salad W Pan Seared Scallops And Warm Bacon Dressing Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD W/ PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS AND WARM BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach Salad W/ Pan-Seared Scallops and Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MixnVixn

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb large scallop, rinsed and patted dry
1 bunch fresh Baby Spinach, rinsed (pre-bagged or bulk)
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into quarter inch strips
1 small red onion, small diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
salt
pepper
garlic salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle Scallops with salt/pepper/garlic salt and set aside.
  • In a large dry non-stick skillet crisp up bacon strips until they reach your desired crispiness. Scoop out bacon crisps onto a flat paper towel. Drain off half the bacon grease into a container or coffee mug. Set aside.
  • To remaining bacon grease, add seasoned scallops in single layer to pan. Once you add to the pan, let brown for 4-5 minutes without disturbing them. Flip and repeat browning process for another 4-5 minute
  • Remove from pan to reserved paper towel where you put your cooked bacon crisps.
  • Add two tbsp of reserved bacon grease to hot pan. Add diced onion. Season with salt/pepper/garlic salt and saute until tender. Add garlic and stir often to avoid burning. Once garlic is soft, add white wine to hot pan and scrap up all the pits on the bottom. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat and simmer until slightly reduced. Add butter and stir until melted.
  • Add the scallops back into the dressing and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Divide fresh spinach onto serving plates, or place in center of one large serving platter. Arrange scallops on bed of spinach. Pour warm dressing over salad and sprinkle with reserved bacon crisps.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

Provided by brightlightz

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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My spinach salad with a comforting bacon dressing is a recipe I turn to again and again in winter. It's quick, elegant and so delicious. I can always count on compliments. -Sandy Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BACON AND SPINACH



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Outstanding! Scallops are simple to prepare, and with a screaming hot skillet, you get a gorgeous crust without having to bread the shellfish. Serve with multi-grain baguette and a glass of wine Cooking Light Magazine, May 2010 edition.;)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slices center-cut bacon
1 1/2 lbs jumbo sea scallops (about 12)
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (perhaps more!)
1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, sliced
12 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
4 lemon wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; coarsely chop and set bacon aside. Increase heat to high.
  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
  • Sprinkle scallops evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add scallops to drippings in pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high & add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add half of spinach; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining half of spinach; cook 2 minutes or just until wilted, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Divide spinach mixture among 4 plates; top each serving evenly with crumbled bacon and 3 scallops.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 594.5, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 33.7

SEARED SCALLOPS AND SPINACH SALAD



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If it's hot and you don't feel like slaving over a hot stove, this is a super fast and easy salad to serve. If you don't like scallops, you can substitute shrimp, swordfish or tuna steak in this salad.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Cajun

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh sea scallop
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons blackened steak seasoning or 2 teaspoons cajun 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

Steps:

  • Rinse the scallops and pat them dry.
  • Mix the flour and seasoning of your choice in a plastic bag; add the scallops and toss to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet to medium heat.
  • Sear the scallops until browned and opaque, about 5 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove the scallops from the skillet and keep them warm.
  • Add the spinach and carrots to the skillet; sprinkle with water.
  • Cover the skillet and cook on medium-high until the spinach starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and toss to coat evenly.
  • Spoon the spinach and carrots onto four plates and top with the seared scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 513.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.3

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