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Southwestern Scallops

Name: Southwestern Scallops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 12 sea scallops (1 to 1-1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

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4 servings

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022

"My saucy sea scallops are popular at dinner parties-plus, they're in my repertoire of easy weekday meals. The seasoning gives the sweet shellfish a pleasant kick." —Maggie Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 sea scallops (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Directions

In a small bowl, mix seasonings. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with seasonings, pressing to coat.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm.
Add wine to pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts

3 scallops with 1 tablespoon sauce: 180 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

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