Spiedini of Sea Scallops, Marinated Onions and Baby

Name: Spiedini of Sea Scallops, Marinated Onions and Baby Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. red onion, thinly sliced; 2 lg. lemons, halved, seeded, and sliced in 1/4-inch half-moons; 1/2 cup tbsp. red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup salt; 16 lg. sea scallops; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups baby spinach leaves, rinsed and spun dry; 10 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lg. red onion, thinly sliced
2 lg. lemons, halved, seeded, and sliced in 1/4-inch half-moons
1/2 cup tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup salt
16 lg. sea scallops
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves, rinsed and spun dry
10 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat grill or broiler.
2
In a mixing bowl, stir onion, lemons, 2 cups red wine vinegar, water, sugar and salt until well mixed and let stand 1 hour.
3
On each of 4 wooden skewers thread alternately 4 scallops and marinated lemon pieces, beginning and ending with lemon pieces.
4
Season with salt and pepper and grill until just cooked through.
5
Toss baby spinach into mixing bowl with extra-virgin olive oil and remaining 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and mix until evenly coated.
6
Divide spinach among 4 plates.
7
Strain onions and place in 4 small piles around rim of each plate.
8
Remove scallop skewers from grill and place over spinach on each pile.
9
Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and serve.

415

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. red onion, thinly sliced, 2 lg. lemons, halved, seeded, and sliced in 1/4-inch half-moons, 1/2 cup tbsp. red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spiedini of Sea Scallops, Marinated Onions and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiedini of Sea Scallops, Marinated Onions and Baby Spinach

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