Sea Scallops With Spinach and Oranges

Ingredients

• 6-8 large scallops
• 6 ounces baby spinach
• 2 navel oranges
• 5 large basil leaves, cut into thin strips
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 3 ounces olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• fresh cracked black pepper
• kosher salt

Directions

1. 1

   Mix finely chopped shallots and garlic set aside.

2. 2

   Segment oranges and place segments in a small mixing bowl; add the thin strips of basil to the orange segments, add 1/2 of the finely chopped shallots & garlic to the orange segments; add 1-ounce of olive oil & cracked pepper,Gently Mix; set aside( this can be made early but most be at room temperature to serve).

3. 3

   Place TWO saute pans on medium-high heat; season scallops with salt and pepper; divide the remaining olive oil into the TWO preheated pans: In one pan, add butter,Add reserved garlic and shallots, Quickly stir for 10 to 15 SECONDS and Add spinach; saute 20 to 30 seconds; remove from heat and season.

4. 4

   In the other pan, Add the seasoned Scallops, sear for about 1 to 2 minutes, Flip over scallops and sear other side for about 1 to 2 minutes; remove from heat (do-not over cook). The center will look slightly translucent when cooked properly.

5. 5

   Place sauteed spinach in center of plate, arrange scallops and oranges around the spinach, Serve.