Sugar-Seared Scallops Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb sea scallops
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp curry powder
1/4 cup butter
4 tbsp light sour cream
2 tbsp chopped coriander ( cilantro)

Directions:

Mix together the sugar, salt, and curry powder.
In a medium skillet, heat the butter SLOWLY. Don't just throw the butter into a hot skillet or it'll brown, and you don't want that. You do, however, want to get the skillet good and hot so as to actually sear the scallops. You'll know it's ready when the butter begins to get bubbly.
As your butter's heating up, roll each scallop in the sugar/salt/curry mixture. Coat all sides.
If your butter's not hot enough yet, put them on a plate and wait until it's hot enough. If you put them into the skillet and it's not hot enough, your coating will not caramelize and it'll slide right off the scallops!
Sear the scallops for about 3-4 minutes on each side. With tons, transfer scallops to a plate when done; cover with aluminum foil. Leave the butter in the skillet.
Reduce heat on the skillet to medium (still bubbly, but not searing temp) and add the sour cream. Stir thoroughly and constantly as it cooks down into a sauce.
Put the scallops over rice.
Drizzle sauce over scallops.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over entire dish.
Bask in the compliments you'll get from your dinner guests.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	279.07 Kcal (1168 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.13g	22%
Cholesterol	81.19mg	27%
Sodium	1350.23mg	56%
Potassium	440.74mg	9%
Total Carbs	15.06g	5%
Sugars	7.44g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	2%
Protein	24.76g	50%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	48.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.47 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.39g	22%
Cholesterol	53.96mg	27%
Sodium	897.39mg	56%
Potassium	292.92mg	9%
Total Carbs	10.01g	5%
Sugars	4.95g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	2%
Protein	16.46g	50%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	32mg	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
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