Scallop and Spinach Sauté
Scallop and Spinach Sauté is a quick, elegant dish featuring seared sea scallops and fresh spinach, typically sautéed with garlic, butter, and a splash of white wine or lemon. It's a classic preparation found in many coastal cuisines, particularly in Mediterranean and French-inspired cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the scallops and olive oil, while being very low in carbohydrates. It's an excellent source of iron, magnesium, and vitamin K from the spinach, with a typical serving containing approximately 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 290 mcg |
| Magnesium | 95 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Folate | 120 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the simplicity of coastal cooking, where fresh, high-quality seafood is prepared quickly to highlight its natural flavor. Nutritionally, the combination of iron from spinach and vitamin C from lemon or wine helps enhance iron absorption.
