Sea Scallops With Sugar Snap Peas

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(47)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • ¾pound sugar snap peas
  • Salt to taste
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 1sweet large red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in strips about ¼-inch wide
  • pounds sea scallops (if too large, cut them in half)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4tablespoons finely chopped shallots or scallions
  • 1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 3tablespoons vodka
  • 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼cup heavy cream
  • 4tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

291 calories; 13 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 744 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pluck off the ends of the peas and discard.

  2. Step 2

    Place peas in a saucepan, cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil, drain and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat olive oil over high heat. Add snap peas and red peppers and cook, stirring and tossing, for 2 minutes. Add scallops and salt and pepper. Cook for one minute, stirring and tossing. Add shallots, garlic, vodka, lemon juice, cream and the coriander. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

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The recipe was simple enough but I was disappointed by the flavors. It needed more herbs in the sauce

The recipe was simple enough but I was disappointed by the flavors. It needed more herbs in the sauce

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