Citrus Scallops Recipe
The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into This Strips
- 4 Whole Scallions, Sliced Thinly
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Lb. Sea Scallops
- 1/4 Tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 Tsp. Lime Zest
- 4 Medium Navel Oranges, Peeled and Sectioned (Tip)
- Garnish:
- Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Directions
- In a large skillet, sauté the pepper, onions and garlic in oil for 1 minute.
- Add scallops, salt and pepper flakes; cook for 4 minutes. Add lime juice and peel; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
- Add orange sections; cook 2 minutes longer or until scallops are opaque. Serve with rice or pasta. Garnish with cilantro and red pepper flakes.
- Cook's Tip: You can substitute 1 large can mandarin oranges, drained for the navel orange sections.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 297g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 234 | |
| Calories from Fat 70 | 30% |
| Total Fat 7.95g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.06g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 479mg | 20% |
| Potassium 696mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 20.73g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 11.44g | 8% |
| Protein 20.82g | 33% |
