SCALLOPS with Bacon over Spinach
Serves 4
This is our main course take on everyone’s favorite hors d’oeuvres, scallops wrapped in bacon. The flavors come from the fresh seafood and the bacon and they don’t need any extra help!
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces bacon
1 pound sea scallops
1 pound spinach
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon. When the bacon is partially cooked, move it to one side of the pan and add the scallops. Sauté the scallops and bacon together until the bacon is crisp and the scallops are browned on both sides, about 7-10 minutes.
While the bacon and scallops are cooking, put the spinach in a large pot with 2 cups cold water. Cover and steam the spinach until wilted. Drain the spinach in a colander, pressing down on it with a large spoon to remove all the water.
Transfer the spinach to a large platter, add the scallops and bacon, and serve.