SOUTHWEST SAUTéED SCALLOPS

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Bring Southwestern flavor to your family's dinner table! Enjoy this delicious scallops recipe that is ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
1 dried Anaheim chile or 1 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons margarine, butter or spread
1/4 cup sliced green onions (3 medium)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 pounds sea scallops
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup Chinese pea pod halves (3 ounces)
3 cups hot cooked fettuccine

Steps:

  • Heat water to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Add chili. Boil 5 minutes; drain. Remove stem and seeds; finely chop chili.
  • Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, lime juice and chili in margarine, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Carefully stir in scallops. Cook over medium heat about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until scallops are white.
  • Stir in pineapple and pea pods; cook until hot. Remove scallop mixture with slotted spoon; keep warm.
  • Heat liquid in skillet to boiling. Boil until slightly thickened and reduced to about half. Spoon scallop mixture onto fettuccine. Pour liquid over scallop mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

Christine Matavire
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm going to try a simpler recipe.


Jesse Davies
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I'm willing to try this recipe because it looks so good.


mwajum A
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


JB DANK UG
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


kayemba ibrahim
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Devin Mcdaniels
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I added some shrimp to this dish and it was even better.


Kinkhan Kinkhan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover scallops.


Queen Lisa Allen Reese
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops, corn, and tomatoes are a perfect match.


Idris Abubakar
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pramish Grg
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was amazing.


Nirob Ahamed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Terrence Hart
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Absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and complex.