Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri
45 min.
4
214kcal

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Awaken your culinary senses with our delightful Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri, a dish designed to impress both family and guests alike. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or looking for a flavorful lunch option, these scallops will steal the show. The combination of delicate sea scallops, perfectly crusted in golden cornmeal, creates a satisfying crunch that beautifully contrasts with their tender interior.

The star of this dish, however, is undoubtedly the vibrant mint chimichurri. This refreshing sauce, bursting with fragrant mint, zesty lime, and a hint of spice from serrano chile, elevates the scallops to new heights, infusing every bite with bright, bold flavors. This recipe is not only a feast for the palate but also caters to various dietary preferences, being both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible to a wider audience.

In less than 45 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen. Packed with protein and a balance of healthy fats and carbs, each serving is roughly 214 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to impress with this simple yet stunning dish that embodies freshness and flair!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 cups mint leaves fresh loosely packed
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.8 cup green onions sliced
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 pounds sea scallops 
  • teaspoon serrano chile minced seeded
  • tablespoons water 
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Set aside.
  2. Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Dredge scallops in cornmeal.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
  5. Serve with chimichurri, and garnish with onion strips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories214kcal
Protein41.72%
Fat20.94%
Carbs37.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.69
Glycemic Load
5.9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.558695834616%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.34mg
Hesperetin
2.22mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.91mg
Luteolin
2.16mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:214.19kcal
10.71%
Fat:4.99g
7.67%
Saturated Fat:0.83g
5.2%
Carbohydrates:20.01g
6.67%
Net Carbohydrates:17.33g
6.3%
Sugar:4.99g
5.54%
Cholesterol:40.82mg
13.61%
Sodium:966.99mg
42.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.35g
44.7%
Phosphorus:607mg
60.7%
Vitamin B12:2.4µg
39.97%
Vitamin K:41.45µg
39.48%
Selenium:22.5µg
32.15%
Vitamin A:917.82IU
18.36%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.84%
Magnesium:64.06mg
16.01%
Folate:61.85µg
15.46%
Potassium:537.88mg
15.37%
Zinc:2.07mg
13.81%
Vitamin C:11.06mg
13.41%
Iron:2.1mg
11.64%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.88%
Fiber:2.67g
10.69%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
8.99%
Copper:0.14mg
6.97%
Calcium:69.22mg
6.92%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.7%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.01%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.36%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.13%
Source:My Recipes