Quick Scallops and Spaghetti Recipe

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Quick Scallops and Spaghetti
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Directions:

  1. Cook spaghetti per package instruction while preparing the scallops.
  2. (Drain spaghetti and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water).
  3. While spaghetti is cooking, heat skillet on medium high. Add olive oil and heat about 1 minute.
  4. Add garlic and black pepper, saute for about 45 seconds, do not brown.
  5. Add scallops and cook until opaque (about 5 minutes).
  6. Remove scallops to a bowl with slotted spoon.
  7. Add onion and cook until softened (add a ladle or about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water to skillet to make sauce).
  8. Once onion pieces are clear and soft, squeeze in the juice of one large lemon.
  9. Salt to taste.
  10. Drain and put hot spaghetti in a large bowl, immediately pour the skillet of scallops on top of the spaghetti, add chopped parsley and toss to mix.
  11. Serve immediately, can add lemon, parsley or red pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 443.04 Kcal (1855 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.89g 9%
Cholesterol 69.73mg 23%
Sodium 1435.95mg 60%
Potassium 778.27mg 17%
Total Carbs 57.06g 19%
Sugars 1.66g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 5%
Protein 45.19g 90%
Vitamin C 21mg 35%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 69.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.2 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.07g 9%
Cholesterol 24.43mg 23%
Sodium 503.04mg 60%
Potassium 272.64mg 17%
Total Carbs 19.99g 19%
Sugars 0.58g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 5%
Protein 15.83g 90%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 35%
Iron 1.6mg 26%
Calcium 24.2mg 7%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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