scallops with lemon and capers

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 tbsp capers3/4 tsp cornstarch1/2 tsp minced garlic1/2 tsp grated lemon zest1 tbsp lemon juicedash salt and pepper1/2 tbsp butter8oz scallops, patted dry1/2 tbsp chopped parsley
Directions
-1- In a 2-cup liquid measure, stir broth, capers, cornstarch, garlic, zest, juice, salt and pepper until cornstarch dissolves.

-2- Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When butter just starts to brown, add scallops and cook, turning once, 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Remove and plate.

-3- Add broth mixture to skillet, bring to a boil. boil 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Spoon over scallops.

When I eat seafood I am the only one in the family that eats it, so this recipe certainly can be doubled.



Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PROUDMOMGATES.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 261.1
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 71.4 mg
  • Sodium: 568.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 29.3 g

Member Reviews
  • CHILIPEPA
    The sauce needs more flavor and is "too" lemony. I used a pinch of dried dill & dried salad herbs and honey to boost the flavor a bit. - 4/29/08