Margarita Scallops Recipe

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Margarita Scallops
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Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients, except the scallops and olive oil,in a blender or food processor.
  2. Puree.
  3. Taste the mixture and add more jalapeno as desired.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside.
  5. Rinse the scallops in cold water and pat dry.
  6. In a non-stick saute pan oer high heat, heat the olive oil just until smoking.
  7. Add the scallops to the saute pan and seaar well without stirring or tossing.
  8. Add the citrus mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
  9. When the liquid reaches a boil, turn the scallops and cook for 1 minute more.
  10. Remove the scallops, cover to keep warm and reduce the sauce to half its original volume over high heat.
  11. Divide the scallops among the plates.
  12. Pour the liquid from the pan directly over the plates.
  13. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
  14. Enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 443.67 Kcal (1858 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.29g 28%
Cholesterol 85.03mg 28%
Sodium 1029.11mg 43%
Potassium 406.3mg 9%
Total Carbs 57.58g 19%
Sugars 18.01g 72%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 4%
Protein 12.93g 26%
Vitamin C 45.1mg 75%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 42.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.89 Kcal (669 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.59g 28%
Cholesterol 30.64mg 28%
Sodium 370.87mg 43%
Potassium 146.42mg 9%
Total Carbs 20.75g 19%
Sugars 6.49g 72%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 4%
Protein 4.66g 26%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 75%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 15.2mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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