Triple Scallop Delight with Creamed Spinach

Elevate your seafood dining experience with this luxurious Triple Scallop Delight with Creamed Spinach! This gourmet recipe features three distinct scallop preparations—golden pan-seared scallops, delicate scallop mousse, and irresistibly crispy scallop chips—artfully layered over a bed of rich, garlicky creamed spinach. Infused with white wine, Parmesan, and a touch of lemon juice, each bite offers a perfect harmony of freshness and decadence. Perfect for an elegant dinner party or a special occasion, this dish comes together in just under an hour, making it an impressive yet approachable centerpiece. Treat yourself and your guests to a restaurant-quality seafood masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large sea scallops (divided)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces baby spinach
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 0.25 cup white wine

Directions

Step 1

Separate 6 scallops and set them aside for searing. Finely chop the remaining 6 scallops for the mousse and scallop chips.

Step 2

For the scallop mousse, take 4 scallops from the chopped batch and puree them in a food processor until smooth. Add a pinch of salt, white pepper, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Blend again until silky. Chill the mousse mixture in the refrigerator.

Step 3

To make scallop chips, slice 2 scallops into thin, even rounds. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the scallop slices until golden and crispy (about 1-2 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Step 4

For the creamed spinach, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the baby spinach to the saucepan and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream, white wine, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and let it simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Keep warm.

Step 6

Pat the reserved 6 scallops dry using paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 7

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Place the scallops in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove from heat.

Step 8

To plate, spoon a generous portion of creamed spinach onto each plate. Using a small spoon or pipette, add dollops of the chilled scallop mousse on the spinach.

Step 9

Place 3 seared scallops on each plate, arranging them around the spinach. Garnish with scallop chips and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this seafood extravaganza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1238.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2966.3

Total Fat 225.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 702.1mg	0%
Sodium 8644.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 170.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2893.8mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 1493.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.5%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 5.8%