MARGARITA SCALLOPS

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Make and share this Margarita Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup tequila
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup green onion, 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup chopped cilantro leaf
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb large scallop
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, quartered
3 teaspoons minced cilantro

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients, except one of the jalapeños, the scallops and olive oil, in a blender or food processor and puree.
  • Taste the mixture and add more jalapeño, as desired.
  • Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Rinse the scallops in cold water; pat dry.
  • In a nonstick sauté pan over high heat, heat the olive oil just until smoking.
  • Add the scallops and sear well without stirring or tossing.
  • Carefully add the citrus mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • When the liquid reaches a boil, carefully turn the scallops with a cooking utensil and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Remove the scallops, cover to keep warm and reduce the sauce to half its original volume over high heat.
  • Reserve the liquid in the pan.
  • Divide the scallops among four plates.
  • Pour the liquid from the pan directly over the plates.
  • Garnish with the lime wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 742.4, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 27.8, Protein 14.7

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