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Perfect Seared Scallops with Garlicky Greens and Polenta

Melt-in-your-mouth scallops seared in a bit of butter, with garlicky greens and creamy polenta. The perfect light, easy, and delicious elevated dinner recipe!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the scallops:

  • 1 pound large sea scallops
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter, I used non-dairy butter

For the greens:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh greens (kale, Swiss chard, and/or spinach)
  • 1/2 lemon, juice and zest
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

For the polenta:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 1 tablespoon butter, I used non-dairy butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Make the polenta by boiling the water in a large saucepan over medium-high head. Add in polenta, butter, and salt. Stir constantly for 3 minutes, or until polenta start to thicken.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover with lid, simmer for 30 minutes whisking every 5-10 minutes.
  • While polenta cooks, rinse scallops under cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook scallops in skillet for about 1-2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set scallops aside and keep warm.
  • In that same skillet, make the greens by adding in olive oil and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add in fresh greens, lemon juice and zest, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
  • Sauté greens until wilted and tender (about 5 minutes), then serve over polenta with seared scallops on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal