This recipe was outstanding!!! The sauce compliments the scallops. It is not to strong nor too bland. My guests raved about it all evening. I served it with grilled asparagus, rice and a salad with a lite walnut vinagarette dressing. I used a Chardonnay as my dry white wine. This recipe is a keeper for me! Perfect. I also used fresh scallops and cooked them exactly 3 mins on each side. They were so tender.
Simple Seared Scallops
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro
These sea scallops are crisp and glazed outside, then seared to keep tender and moist inside. For a simple meal, serve with orzo tossed with chopped tomato, feta cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 5 ounces scallops)
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Simple Seared Scallops
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 211
- Calories from fat: 15%
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated fat: 0.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 29.2g
- Carbohydrate: 9.2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 567mg
- Calcium: 46mg
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Preparation
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add scallops. Seal bag, and shake to coat.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
- Add wine and vinegar to pan; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring with a whisk. Stir in scallops; remove from heat. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
Simple Seared Scallops Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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