
Seared scallops with truffle salt
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SmartPoints® value per serving
Total Time
20 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
This striking dish features truffle salt. Only a pinch adds a huge flavor punch of salty rich umami. It’s perfect for finishing almost any dish with a very special flavor. Only 20 minutes to prepare, this recipe uses only 1 pan to create a plate full of brilliantly colored ingredients. Get the perfect sear by making sure your pan is screaming hot and your scallops are patted dry before added to the pan. Layer the spinach and scallops over some mashed butternut squash for a special fall dish. In warmer months, try mashed cauliflower for a creamy base.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 Tbsp, divided
Garlic clove(s)
2 large clove(s), minced
Fresh baby spinach
1½ pound(s)
Kosher salt
½ tsp, divided (or to taste)
Black pepper
¼ tsp, freshly ground (or to taste)
Uncooked scallop(s)
2 pound(s), large sea variety, tough connective muscle removed from each, patted dry with paper towels (about 2 dozen)
Table salt
1 pinch, truffle variety
Lemon(s)
½ item(s), cut into 4 wedges
Chives
1 Tbsp, chopped (for garnish)