SEA SCALLOPS AND MUSHROOMS

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"This is a foolproof yet elegant way to make sea scallops, which are somewhat tricky," Lynnae Neuberger of Marshfield, Wisconsin says of her no-fuss main dish. "And it couldn't be simpler because it uses the microwave."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen sea scallops, thawed and rinsed
12 small fresh mushrooms, halved
1 tablespoon white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

Place the scallops and mushrooms in a 9-in. glass pie plate or dish. Combine the wine, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over scallop mixture. , Cover and microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes; stir. Cover and microwave at 50% power 4 to 4-1/2 minutes longer or until scallops turn opaque. Stir in melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges