Scallops with Beans

Sea scallops with spinach and cannellini beans in a white wine sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 16 oz sea scallops
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 6 oz spinach
• 2 tbsps basil
• 2 cups white cannellini beans
• 1/4 cup white wine

Directions

1. Dry scallops in paper towels. Salt.
2. Brown scallops in olive oil, and cook for 2 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
3. Brown onions, for 2 minutes.
4. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and white wine, cook for 1 minute.
5. Add broth and beans (drained if canned), cook for 2 minutes. Stir in spinach (or arugula) till wilted.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Serve and enjoy.
7. Note: based on recipe from Cooking Light.