Seared Scallops With Wilted Greens

Ingredients

• •1 tablespoon butter
• •3 cloves garlic
• •2 bunches kale
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• •salt and pepper
• •16 large sea scallops
• •2 shallots
• •1 tablespoon soy sauce
• •3 slices bacon

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Slice the kale stems into thin pieces and the leaves into larger strips.
2. 2Heat a large, deep pan to medium-high.
3. 3Add the bacon and cook 3-4 minutes.
4. 4Add the shallots and cook until soft, 3 more minutes.
5. 5Next add the garlic, and kale stems.
6. 6Cook another 4-5 minutes before adding the leaves.
7. 7Toss until wilted over the heat.
8. 8Add the soy sauce, vinegar, then salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9Keep warm.
10. 10Heat an iron skillet to high.
11. 11Dry the scallops thoroughly, then salt and pepper.
12. 12Add the oil to the pan and swirl around.
13. 13When it starts to smoke, quickly add the scallops.
14. 14Cook on high for about 1-2 minutes.
15. 15Flip the scallops and add the butter.
16. 16Spoon the butter over the scallops as they cook another 1-2 minutes.
17. 17Serve over warm greens.