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Pesto Scallops w/ Spinach takes several minutes to prepare.

Pesto Scallops w/ Spinach takes several minutes to cook.

Pesto Scallops w/ Spinach makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Pesto Scallops w/ Spinach are:

12 large sea scallops
1/4 c low-fat mayonnaise
1/8 c pesto
Juice of 2 limes, divided
Zest of 1/2 lime
1/4 c seasoned bread crumbs
3 T olive oil, divided
2 pats butter
2 10 oz packages baby spinach
4 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste

Here is how you make Pesto Scallops w/ Spinach:

Pat dry scallops so they will sear nicelyCombine mayonnaise, pesto, zest of 1/2 lime, juice of 1 lime, salt and pepper and set asideIn a small skillet, brown bread crumbs in butter and set asideHeat large skillet to sear scallopsAdd 1 T of olive oil to pan.Sear scallops, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add the other T of oil as needed. (Do not over crowd pan or scallops will steam instead.)In saute pan, add 1 T of olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Do not let garlic burn.Add spinach and cook until wiltedDivide spinach and scallops between 6 platesTop each scallop with 1 tsp of mayonnaise/pesto mixtureUsing a small butane torch, brown the mayonnaise/pesto mixtureSpinkle bread crumbs on scallops and then spinkle with lime juiceServe immediatelyServing Size: Makes 6 servings (2 scallops and 1/2 cup spinach)Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PEG2584.

The nutritional information for Pesto Scallops w/ Spinach is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 240.2

• Total Fat: 14.3 g
• Cholesterol: 32.0 mg
• Sodium: 406.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 15.6 g