I loved the idea of this elegant weeknight meal—so much so that I brought out our nice china to serve it on! Inherently there is special message sent out with seared scallops served at home: a simple decadence if you will.

For this specific recipe, the perfectly seared beauties are served over a healthy serving of brown rice (I used freekeh instead) with a side of healthy sautéed spinach dotted with red onions and spicy slices of red chile peppers.  The heat from the chile peppers permeates the greens and adds a lovely kick,  and the overall presentation of all the dish’s elements is utterly gorgeous.  I served this dinner with a glass of crisp French Sancerre, but I can also see a a glass of dry Prosecco adding a celebratory finish to the colorful dish.

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