Scallops with Capers and Tomatoes

Name: Scallops with Capers and Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 scallops and 1/3 cup sauce)
Ingredients: 12 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds); Cooking spray; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 tomato, seeded and diced (about 1 cup); 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 Ratings
2 Reviews

Pungent capers and diced tomatoes pair well with seared scallops for a fresh dinner. Serve over angel hair pasta to complete your meal.

Recipe by Oxmoor House April 2009

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Credit: Oxmoor House

Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

7 mins

total:

12 mins

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 3 scallops and 1/3 cup sauce)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

12 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup dry white wine
1 tomato, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1
Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm.

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Step 2
Add garlic to pan; cook 15 seconds. Add wine and next 4 ingredients to pan. Spoon mixture over scallops; drizzle evenly with oil just before serving.

Chef's Notes

Always request dry-packed sea scallops. They tend to be fresher and haven't been soaked in water to increase their weight.

Source

Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

212 calories; calories from fat 21%; fat 5g; saturated fat 0.7g; mono fat 2.8g; poly fat 0.8g; protein 29.1g; carbohydrates 6.8g; fiber 0.7g; cholesterol 56mg; iron 0.8mg; sodium 614mg; calcium 53mg.

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sboryla

02/26/2012

I loved this recipe. I went alittle more healthy with whole grain pasta. Fast easy and healthy.

tara31

11/05/2011

Simple and delicious! Made as directed and served with Eggplant Parmesan Stacks and Crustless Broccoli-Cheese Quiche.

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