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      <title>Seared Greek Scallops</title>
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    <directions>1 lb. large sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
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4 c fresh spinach, washed and patted dry
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1 cup feta cheese drained and cubed
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1/4 c Kalamata olives drained and pitted
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2 T sun dried tomatoes, cut into little pieces w/scissors
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2 shallots diced
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2 T olive oil
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1  t sea salt
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freshly groung black pepper, to taste
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Heat large frying pan to medium and add 1 T oil and shallots.  Saute until just beginning to brown.  Remove shallots from pan, turn up to high and add second T oil.  Heat until almost smoking, and add scallops.  Sear on one side (about 2 minutes) and turn over.  Sear on second side.  Add remaining ingredients including cooked shallots and cover pan.  Turn off heat and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes so that the spinach wilts and the feta begins to melt.  You can serve this over pasta.</directions>
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