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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish Recipes

    Seared Scallops with Warm Tuscan Beans

    Published: Feb 10, 2014 · Modified: Feb 12, 2017 by Ashley

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    This warm, steamy, bowl of comfort food is perfect for a cold winter evening. The basil at the end adds the perfect amount of freshness to this dish. Paired with a few pieces of crusty bread that are toasted and rubbed with garlic clove, this is a great meal.

    Seared Scallops with Warm Tuscan Beans

    The only issue I had was that my scallops must have still been a little frozen in the center, and I wasn't able to get a good sear on them since liquid was coming out into the pan (even though I patted them dry). There aren't too many things more disappointing than a rubbery, overcooked scallop, so I went ahead and took them out of the skillet when they were cooked through properly instead of worrying about that beautiful sear. And hey - it still tasted wonderful!

    Seared Scallops with Warm Tuscan Beans
    Cooking Light March 2009

    Pair this one-dish seared scallops meal with a side of garlic bread. It's perfect for sopping up every last drop of the delicious sauce.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 4 ounces scallops and ¾ cup bean mixture)

    2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    1 ½ pounds sea scallops
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    1 cup prechopped onion
    ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    ¼ cup dry white wine
    1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
    1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
    1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

    1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm.

    2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add pepper and garlic; cook 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until most of liquid evaporates. Stir in broth and beans; cook 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; stir in basil.
    Grilled garlic bread is great for dipping into the brothy beans. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over 4 (1-ounce) slices French bread. Add bread to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Rub one side of each bread slice with cut sides of a halved garlic clove.

    Amount per serving:
    Calories: 314
    Fat: 8.7g
    Saturated fat: 1.2g
    Monounsaturated fat: 5.1g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 1.8g
    Protein: 33.7g
    Carbohydrate: 24.8g
    Fiber: 6.1g
    Cholesterol: 56mg
    Iron: 3.2mg
    Sodium: 781mg
    Calcium: 112mg

    Big Flavors Rating: 4 Stars

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