SCALLOPS WITH ORANGES & ROSEMARY

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Wanting a light main dish using my favorite scallops, I tried this recipe from a friend and was I WOWed! She later shared it came from a WW cookbook - 6 points.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 oranges
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 -6 cups fresh mesclun (salad greens)

Steps:

  • Using 2 oranges, remove 5 (3-inch) strips of orange zest. Reserve 2 of the longest strips possible.
  • Remove peel & pith from oranges. With small knife, remove the sections over a bowl.
  • Pat scallops dry on paper towels, set aside.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add rosemary and 3 strips of orange zest, cook, stirring frequently (about 1 minute).
  • Add one-third of the scallops (approx. 8) and cook, turning with tongs, until golden brown (approx. 2 minute on each side).
  • Remove from heat & place in bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining scallops.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook till softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high; add half the orange sections, any liquid from the cooked scallops, vinegar, salt & pepper.
  • Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Discard rosemary & orange zest.
  • Return scallops to skillet and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  • Arrange the salad greens on 4 plates and top with remaining orange sections.
  • Spoon scallops & sauce over the top of the orange/salad.
  • Garnish with reserved orange zest and fresh rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 420.7, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 13, Protein 30.1

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