Warm Seafood and Spinach Salad

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   In a medium saucepan, bring the wine and water to a boil.

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   Add the clams, cover and cook over high heat until they open, about 4 minutes.

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   Discard any clams that do not open.

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   Transfer the clams to a bowl and discard the shells.

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   Pour the cooking liquid over the clams, stopping before you reach the grit at the bottom of the saucepan.

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   Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.

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   Add the spinach and stir-fry over moderately high heat until wilted.

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   Transfer the spinach to a bowl and let cool slightly, then coarsely chop it.

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   Set the skillet over low heat.

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    Add the bacon and cook until slightly crisp, about 4 minutes.

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    Increase the heat to moderate, add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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    Stir in the roasted red pepper, nori powder and cayenne.

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    Add the clams and their cooking liquid and the chopped spinach and stir until heated through, about 1 minute.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    In a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil.

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    Scatter the squid in the basket and season with salt and pepper.

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    Cover and steam the squid over high heat until white, about 2 minutes.

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    Add the squid to the spinach and clams along with the lemon zest and toss well.

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    Season with salt.

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    Transfer to plates, drizzle with olive oil and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.