STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS

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Scallops meet mild tomato in this sublime stovetop supper. Try serving the saucy mixture over rice or angel hair pasta, and garnish with cilantro if you like. -Stephany Gocobacki, San Rafael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound sea scallops, halved
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked pasta or rice, optional

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add scallops; stir-fry until scallops turn opaque. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes longer. , Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Serve over pasta or rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges