Easy Gourmet Scallops and Shrimps Recipe

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Easy Gourmet Scallops and Shrimps
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Directions:

  1. If using frozen shrimp, do not thaw.
  2. Place in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until ice crystals melt.
  3. Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Remove tiny tough muscle from sides of scallops, if necessary.
  5. Pat scallops dry with paper towels, then place on new paper towels to absorb any excess moisture while preparing remaining ingredients.
  6. In a small bowl, stir sherry with water, teriyaki, sugar, garlic, ginger and chili flakes, if using.
  7. Core and seed peppers, then slice into 1/2-inch wide bite-size strips.
  8. Thinly slice green onions and set aside.
  9. Place scallops in a bowl.
  10. Then lightly sprinkle with cornstarch.
  11. Stir until evenly coated.
  12. Heat oil in a large, wide frying pan, preferably non-stick, set over high heat.
  13. Add coated scallops to hot pan, shaking off excess cornstarch.
  14. Cook until golden, from 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  15. Add shrimp to pan.
  16. If using uncooked shrimp, stir-fry 2 minutes.
  17. If using cooked shrimp, stir-fry 30 seconds whether fresh or frozen.
  18. Immediately add pepper strips.
  19. Then stir in sherry mixture.
  20. Stir frequently until shrimp are hot and bright coral and peppers are tender-crisp, from 4 to 6 more minutes.
  21. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions.
  22. Wonderful served over steamed rice or noodles and drizzled with pan sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 334.23 Kcal (1399 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.53g 24%
Cholesterol 59.33mg 20%
Sodium 1581.73mg 66%
Potassium 349.57mg 7%
Total Carbs 31.33g 10%
Sugars 3.71g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 7%
Protein 15.45g 31%
Vitamin C 93mg 155%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 40.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.24 Kcal (658 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.31g 24%
Cholesterol 27.91mg 20%
Sodium 744.12mg 66%
Potassium 164.45mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.74g 10%
Sugars 1.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 7%
Protein 7.27g 31%
Vitamin C 43.8mg 155%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 19.1mg 4%

* 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
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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