CITRUS SCALLOPS I

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Serve this citrusy scallop dish atop fresh cooked pasta. Add some crusty bread and bottle of chilled white wine and you've got yourself an elegant dinner.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound scallops
½ tablespoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 large oranges, peeled and segmented
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the scallops, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the scallops are opaque and the red bell pepper is tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime zest and juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Add the oranges and cilantro, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1059.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

Uzair Awan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the citrus sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Cherry Rahman
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These scallops were delicious! The citrus sauce was the perfect complement to the scallops.


nadine jasmin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the citrus sauce is amazing.


Mudde Jennifer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Salim Abdulsalam
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the citrus sauce was delicious.


Karishma Adhikari
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a big hit. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the citrus sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Steve Kebati
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I love scallops and this recipe did not disappoint. The citrus sauce was a perfect complement to the scallops.


Nasir Won
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the citrus sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Brandon
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These scallops were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


nylin taylay
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops came out perfect. The citrus sauce was delicious and really complemented the scallops. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Burner Reigns
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The citrus sauce really brightened up the scallops and made them taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Shan Jan
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These citrus scallops were a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the citrus sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.