Portuguese Style Scallops Recipe

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Portuguese Style Scallops
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Directions:

  1. Scallops cook quickly, so get the rice going first.
  2. Cook the rice according to package direction, omitting salt and fat.
  3. While the rice is cooking, sprinkle the scallops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a 10 inch cast iron frypan (or heavy pan),over high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add half of the scallops, and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
  6. Remove scallops from pan and keep warm.
  7. Repeat the procedure with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining scallops.
  8. Remove scallops from pan.
  9. Stir in the port and lemon juice, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits.
  10. Add the scallops, 3 tablespoons parsley and garlic, saute for 30 seconds over high heat.
  11. Serve scallops over rice.
  12. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.08 Kcal (1453 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.51g 8%
Cholesterol 69.73mg 23%
Sodium 1139.85mg 47%
Potassium 600.49mg 13%
Total Carbs 32.39g 11%
Sugars 1.69g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 37.95g 76%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 34.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.63 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.38g 8%
Cholesterol 30.06mg 23%
Sodium 491.41mg 47%
Potassium 258.88mg 13%
Total Carbs 13.96g 11%
Sugars 0.73g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 3%
Protein 16.36g 76%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 19%
Calcium 14.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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