Best Triple Scallop Delight With Creamed Spinach Recipes

TRIPLE SCALLOP DELIGHT WITH CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a food processor chop up the baby spinach into small leaves (do not puree) and set aside.
• Combine the nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, jalapeño peppers and set aside.
• Put in a small dish the chopped up onions and set aside.
• On a flat plate put in 2 tablespoons flour and set aside.
• On another flat plate put in the bread crumbs, add and mix in the oregano and basil, set aside.
• In a small cup put in the beaten egg and set aside.
• COOKING THE SCALLOPS:.
• Heat 1 tablespoon margarine/butter & 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan, dredge four scallops in the flour, then dip into the beaten egg, then into the bread crumbs and place in the frying pan, cook on one side until brown, turn and cook the second side (do not overcook); set aside on a big plate.
• Place 1 tablespoon of margarine/butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in the same frying pan, add four scallops and fry on one side, turn over, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cook on one side until brown, turn and cook the second side (do not overcook); set aside on the big plate.
• Place bacon strips in the same frying pan, cook until almost done (do not over cook), then set aside. In the same frying pan add four scallops and fry on one side until brown, turn and cook the second side (do not overcook), next wrap the four scallops with the bacon strips (using toothpicks); set aside on the big plate.
• COOKING THE CREAMED SPINACH:.
• In a pot add 2 tablespoons margarine/butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil, add 2 tablespoons flour and whisk until smooth, add the heavy cream and half & half cream a small amount at a time (whisking) until you have a smooth consistency.
• Next add the reserved nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, jalapeño peppers, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and stir.
• Next add the spinach, stir and then remove immediately from the heat, add the red onions, salt & pepper to taste, and set aside.
• Finally step is to add some creamed spinach to individual plates, add one each of the three types of scallops on top, sprinkle with some grated carrots, add a little lemon juice on scallops and place lemon wedges on the side, heat the plate in a microwave oven for about 30 seconds just to warm up. Serve and enjoy!
• NOTE: You can also add some cooked Russet or Yukon seasoned potatoes on the plate as well.

SCALLOPS IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SPINACH FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Sauté mushroom in butter about 1 minute.
• Add scallops and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes just until flesh is opaque.
• Add cream sauce; bring to simmer and cook 1 minute.
• Arrange well-drained noodles on serving plate and top with creamed scallops.
• Garnish with cheese and parsley.
• Cream Sauce:
• Sauté shallots and garlic in butter until transparent.
• Deglaze pan with vermouth.
• Add cream; bring to simmer and reduce by 1/3 or until slightly thickened.
• Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve over fettuccini.

DEB'S SCALLOPS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.
• Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Rinse the scallops, and drop them into the boiling water; cook for 2 minutes. Remove the scallops with a slotted spoon, and pat dry. Place on the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter, and stir in the flour. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until thick.
• Squeeze the spinach dry, and spread over the scallops. Pour the cream sauce over the spinach, and top with mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. Sprinkle Old Bay Seasoning over the bread crumbs.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.