Seared Scallops with Orange and Vermouth Recipe

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Seared Scallops with Orange and Vermouth
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  1. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat until very hot. Season the scallops with the salt and pepper. Add half the scallops to the pan and cook until browned, about 1 minute. Turn and cook until browned on the second side and just done, about 2 minutes longer. Remove from the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining scallops. Wipe out the pan.
  2. In the same pan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the vermouth and orange zest. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the scallops and warm until just heated through, about 1 minute.
  3. Fish Alternatives: Instead of large sea scallops, you can use bay scallops. Sauté them for just a minute and a half. They cook so quickly there's not time for a brown crust to form, but the taste will still be delicious.
  4. Variations: Seared Scallops with Lemon and Vermouth: Use 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest in place of the orange zest.
  5. Seared Scallops with Orange and White Wine: Use 1/2 cup of dry white wine in place of the vermouth.
  6. Wine Recommendation: A light, acidic white wine is a good partner for the citrus here. Outstanding choices would be a better quality Soave or a sauvignon blanc from the northern Alto Adige region of Italy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 433.53 Kcal (1815 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.7g 27%
Cholesterol 115.87mg 39%
Sodium 1805.51mg 75%
Potassium 737.36mg 16%
Total Carbs 16.18g 5%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 47.89g 96%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 31.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.41 Kcal (642 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.26g 27%
Cholesterol 41mg 39%
Sodium 638.89mg 75%
Potassium 260.92mg 16%
Total Carbs 5.72g 5%
Sugars 0.05g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 16.95g 96%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 11.3mg 3%

* 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

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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