SOUTHWESTERN SCALLOPS

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"My saucy sea scallops are popular at dinner parties-plus, they're in my repertoire of easy weekday meals. The seasoning gives the sweet shellfish a pleasant kick." -Maggie Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 sea scallops (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix seasonings. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with seasonings, pressing to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add wine to pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges