Espresso Crusted Scallops Over Wilted Baby Spinach Recipe

Name: Espresso Crusted Scallops Over Wilted Baby Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vinaigrette; 2 ounces Applewood smoked bacon (sliced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 shallots (brunoise); 2 tablespoons ginger (minced); 2 ounces apple cider vinegar; 2 ounces honey; 3 ounces olive oil; 1 juice from 1/2 lemon; to taste black pepper; Espresso Rub; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons instant espresso or coffee; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon dry ginger; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 12 U-10 scallops; 4 cups baby spinach with mixed greens; 1/4 cup flour; 2 ounces olive oil; 2 ounces white wine; 4 ounces butter

Servings: persons

Vinaigrette
2 ounces Applewood smoked bacon (sliced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 shallots (brunoise)
2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
2 ounces apple cider vinegar
2 ounces honey
3 ounces olive oil
1 juice from 1/2 lemon
to taste black pepper
Espresso Rub
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons instant espresso or coffee
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dry ginger
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 U-10 scallops
4 cups baby spinach with mixed greens
1/4 cup flour
2 ounces olive oil
2 ounces white wine
4 ounces butter

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["Render fat from bacon.", "Add the garlic, shallot, and ginger. Heat until fragrant.", "Deglaze with cider vinegar, then add honey, olive oil, and lemon.", "Season with pepper.", "Toss greens and spinach in vinaigrette.", "Pat scallops dry.", "Lightly dredge with flour. In a seperate bowl mix together brown sugar, instant espresso, or coffee, ground coriander, cumin, ginger, red pepper chili flakes, salt
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and black pepper.", "Sear one side in pan with hot oil.", "Flip and rub small amount of espresso mixture on top.", "Deglaze with white wine.", "Add butter and finish cooking scallops in a 400 degree oven. About 5-7 minutes."]

875

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vinaigrette, 2 ounces Applewood smoked bacon (sliced), 4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 shallots (brunoise), and more.

Yes, Espresso Crusted Scallops Over Wilted Baby Spinach falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Espresso Crusted Scallops Over Wilted Baby Spinach

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