Citrus Scallops I

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Serve this citrusy scallop dish atop fresh cooked pasta. Add some crusty bread and bottle of chilled white wine and you've got yourself an elegant dinner.

Submitted by Christine L
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 pound scallops

  • ½ tablespoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ½ teaspoon grated lime zest

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 4 large oranges, peeled and segmented

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the scallops, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the scallops are opaque and the red bell pepper is tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.

  2. Stir in the lime zest and juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Add the oranges and cilantro, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
8g Fat
28g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 1059mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 145mg 161%
Calcium 118mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 823mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.