Scallops and Spaghetti Florentine

Scallops and Spaghetti Florentine

INGREDIENTS

1 lb sea scallops, patted dry

1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt

1 large shallot, minced

1⁄4 cup white wine

7 teaspoons oil

1⁄2 cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach (baby works the best)

1 1⁄4 teaspoons lemons, zest of (grated)

8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine (cooked)

DIRECTIONS

Sprinkle scallops with sea salt and pepper.

Heat 2 tbsp oil in skillet; add scallops and cook about 2 minutes each side, until browned; remove from skillet and keep warm.

In same skillet, heat remaining oil and add shallot and cook until softened; about 1 minute; stir in wine and cook until reduced by half; about 30 seconds.

Add broth, simmer.

Stir in butter and pasta and toss until heated thru.

Add spinach and lemon zest, toss until spinach wilts, add scallops and serve. Enjoy!

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Scallops and Spaghetti Florentine