Seared Scallops with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Recipe

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Seared Scallops with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
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Ingredients
11
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Nutrition
346
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 10 oz brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 3 bacon slices (3 oz), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tsp water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch of sugar
  • 12 large sea scallops (1 1/4 lb), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

  1. Blanch Brussels sprouts in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water , uncovered, 3 minutes, then drain.
  2. Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning over occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and reserve bacon fat in another small bowl.
  3. Add 1/4 cup broth and 1/4 cup water to skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits. Add butter, salt, sugar, a pinch of pepper, and Brussels sprouts and simmer, covered, 4 minutes. Remove lid and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is evaporated and Brussels sprouts are tender and golden brown, about 8 minutes more. Stir in bacon and remove from heat.
  4. While Brussels sprouts are browning, pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil with 2 teaspoons bacon fat in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear scallops, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a platter as cooked and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  5. Pour off and discard any fat from skillet used to cook scallops. Add remaining 3/4 cup broth and simmer, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, 1 minute. Stir cornstarch into remaining 2 teaspoons water in a cup, then stir into sauce along with any scallop juices accumulated on platter. Simmer, stirring, 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve Brussels sprouts topped with scallops and sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 345.73 Kcal (1448 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.98g 26%
Cholesterol 83.41mg 28%
Sodium 1266.3mg 53%
Potassium 817.82mg 17%
Total Carbs 14.97g 5%
Sugars 1.55g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 11%
Protein 35.87g 72%
Vitamin C 61.2mg 102%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 50.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.22 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.32g 26%
Cholesterol 26.11mg 28%
Sodium 396.39mg 53%
Potassium 256mg 17%
Total Carbs 4.69g 5%
Sugars 0.49g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 11%
Protein 11.23g 72%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 102%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 15.8mg 5%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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