Scallops With Lemon-Chive Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Season scallops with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Melt 1 Tbs butter in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add spinach and stir until wilted.
5. 5
   Transfer spinach to platter and cover to keep warm.
6. 6
   Wipe out skillet and return to heat. Add remaining butter. When butter is melted, and just begins to sizzle, add half the scallops and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to platter.
7. 7
   Repeat with remaining scallops.
8. 8
   Carefully add lemon juice to pan, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan.
9. 9
   Remove from heat, stir in chives and zest.
10. 10
    Pour over scallops and spinach and serve.