Scallops With Cauliflower

10 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (9 ounce) package spinach
  • 1 shallot, chopped, divided
  • 14 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 sea scallops
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 sage leaves
  • 3 tablespoons dried tart cherries
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot of boiling salted water cook cauliflower until tender (5-10 minutes), drain and then transfer to serving dish.
  2. 2
    In the same pot heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat.
  3. 3
    Stir in spinach and toss until wilted (2-5 minutes).
  4. 4
    Transfer spinach to sieve set over large bowl and drain.
  5. 5
    ****veggies can be prepared 2 hours ahead of time and set aside.
  6. 6
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  7. 7
    In same pot heat one tablespoon of the oil and add half the shallot and saute for 1 minutes.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle cauliflower with cinnamon, salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Add to pot along with the spinach and toss until heated through -- 3-5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Divide vegetables among 6 plates.
  11. 11
    Meanwhile heat the remaining oil (1 T) in a skillet over high heat.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper and then add to skillet; searing until done (2-5 minutes).
  13. 13
    Place one scallop on each plate.
  14. 14
    Melt butter in same skillet and add the rest of the shallots and the final ingredients (sage - capers), cooking until butter browns (2-5 minutes).
  15. 15
    Spoon sauce over scallops and serve.

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