Seared Scallops With Wilted Watercress Recipe

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Seared Scallops With Wilted Watercress
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet, over medium high heat; season scallops with 1/4 teaspoons salt, sugar, and pepper.
  2. Add scallops to pan and cook until just done, turning once, about 3 minutes total; remove and keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in another skillet, over medium heat, until crisp; remove and crumble.
  4. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon drippings, add shallots and garlic, and saute 2 minutes; add in broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt and add watercress to pan.
  6. Barely wilt watercress, about 30 seconds.
  7. To serve: Place 1 cup watercress on each of 4 serving plates, along with about 4 scallops; garnish with bacon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 232.5 Kcal (973 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 6%
Cholesterol 69.73mg 23%
Sodium 1401.99mg 58%
Potassium 803.68mg 17%
Total Carbs 13.17g 4%
Sugars 1.77g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 5%
Protein 37.54g 75%
Vitamin C 27.2mg 45%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 96.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.66 Kcal (371 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.52g 6%
Cholesterol 26.59mg 23%
Sodium 534.63mg 58%
Potassium 306.47mg 17%
Total Carbs 5.02g 4%
Sugars 0.67g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 5%
Protein 14.32g 75%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 45%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 36.7mg 10%

* 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

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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