Scallops With Mandarin Oranges

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked couscous
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 1 lb sea scallops
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup scallion, sliced thinly
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments

Instructions

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions, eliminating butter and salt.
  2. Melt half of the butter in a non-stick pan over Medium-High heat.
  3. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season to taste with pepper.
  4. Add half of the scallops to the pan, cooking until opaque throughout and golden brown on the surfaces, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove scallops, cover and keep warm.
  6. Heat remaining butter, cook the rest of the scallops and remove.
  7. Add orange juice to the pan and cook until reduced by about half.
  8. To serve, divide couscous among four plates.
  9. Pour orange juice equally over couscous on each plate.
  10. Top with scallops and garnish with orange segments and scallions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

280 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2g 4% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 11.7g 4% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9.5mg
Potassium 193.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 32.9mg 37% DV
Calcium 26mg 2% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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