SIMPLE SCALLOPS AND COUSCOUS

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K, so I needed a dinner in a flash one night and I had just bought imitation scallops that are made of haddock--cheap and tasted so real. Anyway, this was total comfort food--nice and warm--makes just enough for 1.

Provided by honeydue

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

75 g scallops
canola oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon onion, if you prefer
2 tablespoons red peppers
salt and pepper
1 cup cooked couscous
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Preheat pan to medium heat.
  • Spray with canola oil spray.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Sear the scallops for approximately 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove the scallops from the pan.
  • Put garlic, shallot, and red pepper in pan and sauté for 1-1/2 minutes till browned.
  • Add in couscous and diced tomatoes.
  • Add a bit of water if necessary and cook on low for a while.
  • Right before plating add scallops back in, add parsley and basil and squeeze on the fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 204.5, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 19.7

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