Seared Saffron Scallops Recipe

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Seared Saffron Scallops
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  1. Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add vegetable oil. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add tomato; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in wine and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in oregano, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  2. Place mixture in a blender; process until smooth, scraping sides. Return mixture to pan. Stir in half-and-half. Cook over medium-low heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  3. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
  4. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and saffron; stir with a whisk.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add 1 1/2 teaspoons saffron oil. Add 1/2 of scallops; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove scallops from pan; set aside and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining saffron oil and scallops.
  6. Spoon 1/3 cup sauce on individual plates. Arrange scallops over sauce on each plate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.49 Kcal (1229 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.55g 12%
Cholesterol 70.54mg 24%
Sodium 1592.7mg 66%
Potassium 870.06mg 19%
Total Carbs 18.4g 6%
Sugars 4.6g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.17g 9%
Protein 37.48g 75%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 26%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 73.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.41 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.35g 12%
Cholesterol 21.97mg 24%
Sodium 496.08mg 66%
Potassium 271mg 19%
Total Carbs 5.73g 6%
Sugars 1.43g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 9%
Protein 11.67g 75%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 26%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 22.9mg 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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