Sautèed Sea Scallops With Braised Leeks Recipe

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Sautèed Sea Scallops With Braised Leeks
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Directions:

  1. Cut leeks in half lenthwise, then crosswise into thin slices. Swirl around in a large bowl of cold water to loosen any sand or dirt. Soak for about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Strain out the leeks and add to skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to coat leeks. Partially cover the skillet and cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The leeks should soften but do no allow to brown.
  3. Uncover skillet and add 1/2 cup of wine. Partially cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with nutmet and add remaining 1/4 cup of wine. Cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Leeks will be wet but no soupy. Keep warm.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil and the butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper to taste, then dredge in flour shaking off any excess. Sear in skillet 2 minutes on one side and about 1 minute on the other, until lightly browned, in batches.
  5. To serve, divide the leeks among 4 appetizer plates and arrange 3 scallops atop the bed of leeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.66 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.75g 7%
Cholesterol 2.54mg 1%
Sodium 349.58mg 15%
Potassium 454.47mg 10%
Total Carbs 40.19g 13%
Sugars 9.59g 38%
Dietary Fiber 5.37g 21%
Protein 5.45g 11%
Vitamin C 27.2mg 45%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 159.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.95 Kcal (364 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.66g 7%
Cholesterol 0.89mg 1%
Sodium 122.23mg 15%
Potassium 158.91mg 10%
Total Carbs 14.05g 13%
Sugars 3.35g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 21%
Protein 1.91g 11%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 45%
Iron 1.7mg 28%
Calcium 55.7mg 16%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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