Scallops and Spinach over Pasta Recipe
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Scallops and Spinach over Pasta

By: Kim Robichaud 
"This is one of my New England favorites. This tasty recipe is delicious , low in fat, and well balanced."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?
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Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 pounds bay scallops, raw
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
  3. Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 228 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2005 by THEKATESPANOS   view full review
This is wonderful! I used fresh spinach and added tomatoes and onions, sauteeing some garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by Cindy   view full review
Enjoyed this. Made some changes though. I sauteed sea scallops(halved) seasoned with salt and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2003 by TRUCKERDOO   view full review
I agree, this recipe lacked flavor. I added sliced portabello and crimini mushrooms and served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by Deb   view full review
This was okay. Although I really try to follow the original recipe as often as possible, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by YAYA-HYMER   view full review
i used whipping cream instead of water. it was ammazing!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by judi   view full review
A delicious - quick, easy, healthy dinner! I defrosted frozen scallops & leaf spinach in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by Aimi C.   view full review
Great recipe, however I did have to doctor the recipe for more flavor. I added butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2004 by LISAMATTA   view full review
I agree that this recipe lacked flavor. I used minced garlic, but next time I would use only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by Tobey   view full review
Add extra garlic and a bit of basil and it's one of my fave dishes!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by Mary F   view full review
Good recipe but I added a few things - little red pepper flake for some zing and added a...

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