SCALLOPS WITH CILANTRO AND LIME (JACK NICHOLSON)

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From a newspaper clipping from Cooking for Jack (Nicholson, the actor) by Tommy Baratta,1996. The blurb before the recipe says "you have to like the tart taste of lime and the pungent flavor of cilantro to enjoy this dish. It's very quick and easy to make."

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lime

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

olive oil, cooking spray
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 lb sea scallops, muscle on side trimmed and scallops cut in half horizontally
2 scallions, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, sdjust to taste
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
salt
pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 lime, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  • heat over medium-high and add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Add scallops, scallions, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat 2 minutes.
  • Add wine and lime juice and continue cooking and stirring 3 minutes or until scallops are just cooked. DO NOT OVERCOOK or scallops will toughen.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer scallops to a platter.
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 201.6, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 19.5

Salim Totakhail
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Overall, this is a great recipe for scallops. I would definitely recommend it.


Hart Minds
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These scallops were a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


kym healy
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Mp Ross
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These scallops were amazing! The cilantro and lime gave them such a bright, fresh flavor. I will definitely be making them again.


Noor Shahid
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scallops were rubbery. I think I might have overcooked them.


Khurram Butt
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I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to enjoy scallops.


legendary samurai
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These scallops were perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully.


MD Mahamudul
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up overcooking the scallops.


Popi Aktar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The scallops are the star of the show and the sauce is just a light complement.


Babul Akter
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These scallops were a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Catie Goodson
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


mark dangelo
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was amazing.


sunil pujari
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Delicious and easy to make!


Angela McCollum
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This is my go-to recipe for scallops. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Asma Raza
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These scallops were a bit too salty for my taste, but overall they were good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Hana Samy
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I love this recipe! The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I always serve it with rice and vegetables.


Tulasa Basnet
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These scallops were a hit at my dinner party! They were easy to make and tasted amazing. The cilantro and lime gave them a bright, fresh flavor. I will definitely be making them again.