Seafood Skewers on a Bed of Chile-Garlic Spinach

Name: Seafood Skewers on a Bed of Chile-Garlic Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Twelve 12 to 16 count shrimp, deveined; Twelve 2-inch cubes sustainable firm white fish, such as halibut; 8 large sea scallops, tough muscle removed; 3 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for drizzling; Sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 chile pepper (cherry, long red or Fresno), seeded and finely chopped; 2 pounds spinach from the farmer's market (about 4 bunches), stemmed; Freshly grated nutmeg; 2 lemons, halved

Servings: persons

1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat the broiler.
2
Thread the shrimp, fish and scallops onto 4 metal skewers, alternating them.
3
Drizzle with EVOO to coat and sprinkle with a little sea salt and pepper.
4
Broil, turning occasionally, until firm and opaque, 7 to 8 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons EVOO in a large saucepot over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and chile pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
7
Add the spinach, a few handfuls at a time, and cook until wilted.
8
Season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.
9
Arrange the spinach on a serving platter.
10
Top with the seafood skewers and douse the spinach and seafood with the lemon juice.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Twelve 12 to 16 count shrimp, deveined, Twelve 2-inch cubes sustainable firm white fish, such as halibut, 8 large sea scallops, tough muscle removed, 3 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Seafood Skewers on a Bed of Chile-Garlic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!