Lover's Scallops

Lovely romantic dish. Sauted Scallops served with spinach and sprinkled with pine nuts

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   1.Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts, stirring or tossing frequently until they are lightly toasted. Set aside.
   
   2.Place flour in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Dip one side of each scallop in the flour, lightly shaking off excess, and set dusted-side up on a plate.
   
   3.Melt the butter in the nonstick skillet, again over medium heat. Add scallops, floured side down. Cook, uncovered, 3 minutes or until a crust begins to form on the bottom. Cover and cook an additional 3-5 minutes, until done. Set aside.
   
   4.Add olive oil and garlic to skillet and cook until garlic begins to soften, about two minutes. Add spinach and cook, tossing until completely wilted. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.
   
   5.For serving: Make a bed of the spinach on each plate, top with as many scallops as you wish and scatter with toasted pine nuts.