Seared Scallops with Tomato-Fennel Relish Recipe

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Seared Scallops with Tomato-Fennel Relish
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  1. Lay scallops on a paper towel–lined plate and allow to come to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt and let stand 5 more minutes. Seasoning before cooking develops the best flavor, says Clark. Blot dry.
  2. Meanwhile, make relish: If using fresh tomatoes, dip them in a large pot of boiling water, 10 seconds. Let cool, then peel. (If using canned tomatoes, don't boil.) To seed tomatoes, simply cut them in half and squeeze. Core and dice fine.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown. Add onion, fennel, and a pinch of salt and cook until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes; add cumin and cook 1 minute more, stirring often. Stir in tomatoes and cook until sauce is glossy and thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the remaining butter to emulsify the sauce a bit, then add parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large frying pan (cast-iron is best; with nonstick, you won't get a good crust) over medium-high heat until hot. Swirl in oil, then arrange scallops in a single layer in pan, with ample space around each. Cook without moving scallops until golden and crusty underneath, about 2 minutes; then turn and cook for about a minute. Remove from heat and let scallops sit in pan 1 minute; transfer to a plate, starting with the thinnest scallops.
  5. While scallops are cooking, spoon some relish into gratin dishes. Add a scallop or two to each. Top each with a dab of relish and a snippet of fennel fronds. Any garnish should be part of the dish, and it should be eaten.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1845.64 Kcal (7727 kJ)
Calories from fat 777.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86.35g 133%
Cholesterol 91.59mg 31%
Sodium 1242.1mg 52%
Potassium 778.83mg 17%
Total Carbs 238.81g 80%
Sugars 40.61g 162%
Dietary Fiber 42.49g 170%
Protein 51.9g 104%
Vitamin C 34.8mg 58%
Vitamin A 12.4mg 414%
Iron 15.2mg 85%
Calcium 1102.5mg 110%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.69 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.7g 133%
Cholesterol 2.86mg 31%
Sodium 38.83mg 52%
Potassium 24.35mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.46g 80%
Sugars 1.27g 162%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 170%
Protein 1.62g 104%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 58%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 414%
Iron 0.5mg 85%
Calcium 34.5mg 110%

* 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

  • 43.3
    Points
  • 49
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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