Pan-Seared Scallops with a Cherry Gastrique Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 pitted sweet cherries
- 2 tablespoon ghee
- 2 teaspoons minced onion
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 12 diver sea scallops
- sea salt, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 288g | |
| Calories 485 | |
| Calories from Fat 232 | 48% |
| Total Fat 25.78g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 15.92g | 64% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 428mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 65.37g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 12% |
| Sugars 59.07g | 39% |
| Protein 2.05g | 3% |
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