Scallops With Spinach And Spicy Orange Juice Sauce

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The scallops and spinach take just a few minutes to cook. I use the bag prewashed spinach. A co worker shared this recipe so i put it here to keep safe.

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Steps

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Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add spinach in 2 batches , if necessary , and salt.

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Cook , stirring , just until wilted , 1 to 2 minutes.

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Remove to serving platter.

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Wipe skillet dry with paper towels.

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Add remailning butter to skillet.

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When hot , add scallops in a single layer.

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Cook 2 minutes , turning scallops once or until lightly browned on 2 sides and barely opaque at the centers.

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Arrange on spinach.

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Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

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Put sauce ingredients in skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat.

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Boil for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly syrupy.

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Spoon sauce over scallops.

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Ingredients

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butter, spinach, salt, sea scallops, orange sauce, orange peel, fresh orange juice, onion, wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes