Simple Seared Scallops
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops2 teaspoons olive oil1 tsp of marjoram OR tarragon (I prefer fresh herbs)1/2 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarFresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Directions
Wash scallops thoroughly and pat completely dry-- this is very important if you want the beautiful golden "sear"

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Add wine and vinegar and herbs to pan; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring with a whisk. Stir in scallops; remove from heat. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.


Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 5 ounces scallops)


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FOODIEWIFE.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 172.2
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 56.1 mg
  • Sodium: 567.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 28.6 g

Member Reviews
  • CHARITYCYCLIST
     @CELLE98 ~ I used the Recipe Calculator to answer this question for myself. In fact, when you add the olive oil, the calorie count goes up to 230 per serving. Not the 172.2 cited in the side bar of this recipe. I appreciate needing to count the fat & extra calories but still good @ 230 calories - 2/3/11
  • KARYN6643
     This was easy and the scallops tasted great! - 2/14/10
  • GOLDENRODFARM
     The olive oil is only two Teaspoons so that is an added calorie amount of 80 calories divided by 4 total calories of 192.2 not the 230 indicated by another comment, she must have been using 2 Tablespoons not 2 Teaspoons. Great taste! love searing scallops and balsamic vinegar really added a lot. - 1/17/15
  • HAWAIILINDA
     Like searing the scallops - 5/14/10
  • ELONWIL
     very good - 4/9/10
  • AMANDALYNNE415
     Yummy!! Made this tonight, pared with some sweet mashed potatoes- divine! - 11/7/09
  • CELLE98
     Is the Nutritional Data correct? When you click to get the full details it doesn't list the olive oil as an ingredient. I know it's only 2 tsps but that's still added fat and calories. - 9/26/09
  • CINDYRUTH1
     I've made this several times and it is wonderful,making it again today. - 7/5/09
  • ENGINEERMOM
     This sounds really good, I'll try it when I can find good scallops! - 1/14/09
  • ZRIE014
     tasty - 5/6/21
  • WANT2BTRIM
     Love this. - 2/21/21
  • ARTJAC
     nice - 1/25/21
  • MUGABI123
     Scallops are simply fabulous....looks like a great recipe. - 11/14/20
  • CD6913562
     Excellent! - 8/5/20
  • NASFKAB
     Great - 8/5/20
  • NANCYPAT1
     Nice - 10/23/19
  • HAIRDRESSER4U
     This recipe is excellent and I will make it again!!! - 5/29/16
  • MADZI88
     Excellent-great tip about patting the scallops dry. I used a bit of lemon zest to top this off and it was SO good. - 1/2/13
  • CD8851723
     Scallops are my five year old's favorite, so I am always looking for new ways to make them. great flavor, without all the butter. I used Mrs. Dash because I had it on hand. - 2/22/12



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