Citrus Scallops

Name: Citrus Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, julienned; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound sea scallops; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned; 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; Hot cooked rice or pasta

My husband and I like to eat seafood at least once a week. Oranges and lemon juice give scallops a refreshing burst of flavor. —Cheri Hawthorne, North Canton, Ohio

Ingredients

1 medium green or sweet red pepper, julienned
4 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice or pasta

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the pepper, onions and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add scallops, salt and pepper flakes; cook for 4 minutes. Add lime juice and zest; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add orange sections and cilantro; cook 2 minutes longer or until scallops are opaque. Serve with rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without rice or pasta): 240 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Citrus Scallops in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

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juliekimm

Jul 26, 2017

This was delicious. The only thing heavy about it was the pasta and we opted for angel hair. I would recommend prepping all ingredients beforehand, as the cooking times per the directions are spot on. Pleasantly spicy! My husband says he'd "pay for this at a restaurant!" so we will definitely prepare this again. Thank you!