Sea Scallops With Orange and Saffron Recipe

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Sea Scallops With Orange and Saffron
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Directions:

  1. Cut each of the scallops in half to have all of equal size and put in a bowl.
  2. Julienne a few strips of orance zest and save for garnish. Grate the orange and sprinkle over the scallops.
  3. Juice the orange and pour over the scallops.
  4. Add tomato, saffron, white wine, parsley, salt and pepper.
  5. Marinate scallops for 2 hours or longer.
  6. Melt butter in skillet and saute shallots.
  7. Drain scallops, reserving marinade and cook scallops for 1-2 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK-remove scallops.
  8. Add reserved marinade to skillet and cook until reduced to a glaze.
  9. Add the cream; bring to a boil, stirring, and reduce to desired thickness.
  10. Add scallops and stir to coat and serve immediately, garishing with parsley sprigs and orange peel strips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.88 Kcal (929 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.85g 9%
Cholesterol 59.71mg 20%
Sodium 768.77mg 32%
Potassium 586.48mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.1g 5%
Sugars 5.78g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 25.67g 51%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 41%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 56.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.85 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.61g 9%
Cholesterol 26.6mg 20%
Sodium 342.51mg 32%
Potassium 261.29mg 12%
Total Carbs 7.17g 5%
Sugars 2.57g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 7%
Protein 11.44g 51%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 41%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 25.4mg 6%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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