Scallops with Country Ham and Red-eye Gravy
- 1 pound mixed greens, like mustard, kale and spinach
- 8 ounces sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (4-ounce) slices country ham (recommended: Smithfield) cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 cup water
- Special equipment: 4 (6 to 8-ounce) ramekins
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the greens and cook until wilted.
- Divide evenly among the ramekins.
- Keep warm.
- In the same skillet, saute the scallops in 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat until brown, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the skillet and place on top of the greens.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet.
- When hot, quickly saute the ham.
- Remove from the skillet and place on top of the scallops.
- Pour the water into the skillet and bring to a boil.
- Cook for about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid is reduced by about half.
- Pour the gravy over the ramekins.
- Serve immediately.
mixed greens, scallops, olive oil, country ham, water, ramekins
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/scallops-with-country-ham-and-red-eye-gravy-recipe.html (may not work)