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Scallops With Chipotle-Orange Sauce Recipe

Scallops With Chipotle-Orange Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter, divided
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs large scallops, approx . 16
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp orange zest, finely grated
1 tbsp chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Directions:

Melt 1 tblsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
Season scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Add scallops to pan and cook quickly approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Do not overcook scallops!
Remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.
Add orange juice, zest and chile to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
Bring to a boil, cook about 2 minutes.
Add remaining butter and salt, stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth.
Serve scallops with sauce, sprinkle with onions.
Recommend serving with rice and steamed broccoli florets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	102.95 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.23g	13%
Cholesterol	22.76mg	8%
Sodium	252.82mg	11%
Potassium	96.23mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.16g	2%
Sugars	2.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	2%
Protein	1.61g	3%
Vitamin C	16.4mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	11.2mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.75 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.37g	13%
Cholesterol	39.73mg	8%
Sodium	441.42mg	11%
Potassium	168.02mg	2%
Total Carbs	10.76g	2%
Sugars	4.77g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	2%
Protein	2.81g	3%
Vitamin C	28.7mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	3%
Calcium	19.6mg	1%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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