Scallops with Arugula, Lentils, and Butter Beans

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This very delicious scallops with arugula, lentils, and butter beans recipe is a savory spring dish. You can substitute any large, cooked bean for the butter beans.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on October 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound scallops

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle butter beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 ½ cups cooked lentils

  • 1 cup arugula, or to taste

Directions

  1. Toss scallops, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until scallops are completely coated.

  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook scallops in hot skillet until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and transfer scallops to a bowl.

  3. Cook and stir garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add butter beans, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until beans are slightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cooked lentils and arugula into skillet; cook and stir until arugula begins to wilt, about 30 seconds.

  4. Pour any accumulated scallop juices from the bowl over arugula; stir scallops into lentil mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361 Calories
8g Fat
33g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 631mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 40g 79%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 6mg 36%
Potassium 780mg 17%

* 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.