Scallops With Spinach and Spicy Orange Juice Sauce

Name: Scallops With Spinach and Spicy Orange Juice Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine; 1 12 lbs spinach; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 lb sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry, tough attachment muscle removed; spicy orange sauce; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel; ½ cup fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon shredded onion; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
1 12 lbs spinach
¼ teaspoon salt
1 lb sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry, tough attachment muscle removed
spicy orange sauce
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon shredded onion
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add spinach in 2 batches, if necessary, and salt.
3
Cook, stirring, just until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Remove to serving platter.
5
Wipe skillet dry with paper towels.
6
Add remailning butter to skillet.
7
When hot, add scallops in a single layer.
8
Cook 2 minutes, turning scallops once or until lightly browned on 2 sides and barely opaque at the centers.
9
Arrange on spinach; cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
10
Put sauce ingredients in skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat.
11
Boil for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly syrupy.
12
Spoon sauce over scallops.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine, 1 12 lbs spinach, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 lb sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry, tough attachment muscle removed, and more.

Yes, Scallops With Spinach and Spicy Orange Juice Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!