SCALLOPS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS

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This is really delicious, and it is super-quick to make. It goes well with steamed fresh broccoli or sauteed fresh spinach.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped capers
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
3 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops, patted dry
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a 2-cup liquid measure, stir broth, capers, cornstarch, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until cornstarch dissolves.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When butter just starts to brown, add scallops and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes total, until the scallops are golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • Add broth mixture to skillet; bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in remaining butter and parsley. Spoon over scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 550.2, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 30

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