Lime Scallops and Orzo, Mayo p. 199

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 pound Orzo uncooked4 fresh dill sprigs1/3 cup chopped fresh dill1 tablespoon Olive Oil1 medium Carrot, grated1 pound bay scallops, raw, or sea scallops cut into 1/2 inch chunks1/2 teaspoon ground pepper1/4 cup Lime Juice1 tablespoon Lime Zest, finely grated2 cloves Garlic, minced
Directions
Fill a large pot three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and dill sprigs and cook until the orzo is al dente, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Remove 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the orzo and remove and discard the dill sprigs.

Coat a wok with nonstick cooking spray. Add the oil and place over medium-high heat. When hot, add the carrot and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add the scallops, orzo, and reserved cooking water and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the scallops are opaque throughout, 4-5 minutes.

Stir in the pepper, chopped dill, lime juice, lime zest, and garlic.

To serve, divide among individual plates.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARVINFREEMAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 361.3
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.9 mg
  • Sodium: 129.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 22.2 g

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