Scallops in Orange-Butter Sauce Recipe

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Scallops in Orange-Butter Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Cook vermicelli according to package directions; drain, toss with 2 Tbsp. butter, and keep warm.
  2. Rinse scallops, and pat dry with paper towels; sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
  3. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter with 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 6 scallops, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from skillet, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil and 6 scallops.
  4. Combine orange juice and wine in a small saucepan; cook over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half. Remove from heat; stir in orange zest and remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Divide vermicelli among 4 plates; top with scallops and sauce. Garnish, if desired.
  5. Try These Twists!
  6. Scallops in Clementine-Butter Sauce: Substitute clementine juice and clementine zest for orange juice and orange zest.
  7. Scallops in Grapefruit-Butter Sauce: Omit orange zest. Substitute grapefruit juice for orange juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1598.33 Kcal (6692 kJ)
Calories from fat 704.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.33g 121%
Cholesterol 431.55mg 144%
Sodium 5611.7mg 234%
Potassium 2412.26mg 51%
Total Carbs 69.82g 23%
Sugars 13.15g 53%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 6%
Protein 144.57g 289%
Vitamin C 47.9mg 80%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.29 Kcal (684 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 121%
Cholesterol 44.09mg 144%
Sodium 573.3mg 234%
Potassium 246.44mg 51%
Total Carbs 7.13g 23%
Sugars 1.34g 53%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 6%
Protein 14.77g 289%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 80%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 24%
Iron 0.8mg 41%
Calcium 12.6mg 12%

* 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

  • 38.2
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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