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                      Hot Scallop & Spinach Salad

Recipe By     : Meijer
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Salads
               Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  6      ounces        fresh spinach leaves -- washed and stemmed
  4      ounces        blue cheese, gorgonzol, or feta cheese -- crumbled
  1      pound         scallops
  2      teaspoons     olive oil
    1/2  cup           low calorie or regular Italian dressing
    1/2  cup           peanuts -- coarsely chopped

Divide spinach leaves among 4 plates.  Sprinkle crumbled cheese over.  Rinse
scallops and pat dry; cut large sea scallops in half horizontally.  Heat
olive oil in large frying pan over high heat.  When hot, add half the
scallops and cook, stirring often, until opaque through the center (cut to
test), 1-2 minutes.  Lift scallops from pan and set aside.  Repeat with
remaining scallops, adding more oil if needed.  Bring dressing to a simmer
over medium heat.  Arrange scallops on spinach, drizzle with hot dressing and
sprinkle with nuts.  Serves 4.

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