Scallops Florentine

Name: Scallops Florentine
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 shallots peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 lemon peel; 1/2 lemon juiced; 1 pinch grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 scallops large

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 lemon peel
1/2 lemon juiced
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds baby spinach
1/2 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 scallops large

Directions

1

Heat the butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Saute the shallots, garlic and lemon peel for 2 mins. Add the nutmeg and season. Add the spinach. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until wilted. Add the creme fraiche and simmer for 5 mins. Check the seasoning.
2

Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the scallops, turning, for about 5-6 mins until browned. Season and drizzle with lemon juice.
3

Serve the scallops on a bed of spinach. Drizzle with the cooking juices.