Seared Scallops with Brandied Leeks & Mushrooms - EatingWell
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided10 ounces mushrooms, sliced2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only1/4 cup brandy, or dry vermouth1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt, dividedFreshly ground pepper, to taste1 pound large dry sea scallops
1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to give off liquid, about 3 minutes. Stir in leeks; cook, adjusting heat to prevent scorching, until the vegetables are very tender and the leeks are starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Add brandy (or vermouth) and broth; cook until reduced and thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in sour cream, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.
2. Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. To serve, place some of the leek-mushroom mixture on each plate and top with scallops.
Tips & Notes
* Note: Be sure to buy “dry” sea scallops (scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops that have been treated with STP (“wet” scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly.
Nutrition
Per serving: 237 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono); 42 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 22 g protein; 1 g fiber; 500 mg sodium; 773 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium (22% daily value), Magnesium (21% dv), Vitamin A (20% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv)
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOBESTINSON.
2. Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. To serve, place some of the leek-mushroom mixture on each plate and top with scallops.
Tips & Notes
* Note: Be sure to buy “dry” sea scallops (scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops that have been treated with STP (“wet” scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly.
Nutrition
Per serving: 237 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono); 42 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 22 g protein; 1 g fiber; 500 mg sodium; 773 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium (22% daily value), Magnesium (21% dv), Vitamin A (20% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv)
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOBESTINSON.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 226.6
- Total Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 41.2 mg
- Sodium: 516.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
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