Tequila Scallops

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 4 tablespoons fresh minced mint
  • 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger
  • 2 limes, zest of, grated
  • 1 1/2 lbs scallops

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler or grill.
  2. In a bowl whisk lime juice and zest along with tequila mint and ginger.
  3. Rinse scallops and pat dry.
  4. Place in a plastic bag you can seal (Ziplock type).
  5. Pour marinade over and seal.
  6. Marinate 10-20 minutes.
  7. Divide scallops equally on skewers.
  8. Broil or grill 2 minutes; turn brush with marinade and then broil or grill 1 1/2 minutes more.
  9. Serve over rice, a Greek salad or pasta.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

87 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.4g 3% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 12.8g 5% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 261.5mg 11% DV
Potassium 30.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.5mcg
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8% DV
Calcium 61.5mg 5% DV
Iron 0.3mg 1% DV

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

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