Spiedini of Sea Scallops, Marinated Onions and Baby Spinach Recipe

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.

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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.

Spiedini of Sea Scallops, Marinated Onions and Baby Spinach

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