Pistachio-Crusted Scallops

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Pistachio-Crusted Scallops
45 min.
2
258kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Pistachio-Crusted Scallops, a dish that perfectly marries elegance and flavor. This gluten-free recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate, making it an ideal choice for a special lunch or a romantic dinner. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can impress your guests or simply enjoy a gourmet meal at home.

The star of this dish is the succulent sea scallops, seared to perfection, creating a delightful contrast between the tender meat and the crunchy, nutty pistachio crust. Enhanced with fresh herbs like chives, tarragon, and thyme, each bite bursts with flavor, transporting you to a seaside bistro. The combination of unsalted butter and grapeseed oil ensures a rich, golden sear that locks in the scallops' natural sweetness.

At only 258 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on taste. Whether you're looking to elevate your weeknight dinner or impress at a dinner party, these Pistachio-Crusted Scallops are sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor a dish that is as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • teaspoon grapeseed oil 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons pistachios raw unsalted shelled
  • large scallops (side muscle removed)
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butterin a small skillet over mediumheat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted,shelled raw naturalpistachios and cook, stirringoften, until nuts are deeplytoasted, about 2 minutes.
  3. Let cool. Chop pistachios.
  4. Place in a small bowl; tosswith 1 tablespoon chopped freshchives, 1 tablespoon choppedfresh tarragon, and 1 tablespoonchopped fresh thyme.Season 8 large seascallops (side muscleremoved) with kosher saltand freshly ground blackpepper.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoonunsalted butter and 1 teaspoongrapeseed oil in a largenonstick skillet over highheat.
  6. Add scallops; searuntil crusty brown, about2 minutes per side.
  7. Rollscallops in pistachio mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories258kcal
Protein26.18%
Fat60.66%
Carbs13.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
132
Glycemic Load
1.47
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.121304361717%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.55mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
1.59mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.57kcal
12.88%
Fat:17.67g
27.19%
Saturated Fat:8.04g
50.25%
Carbohydrates:8.63g
2.88%
Net Carbohydrates:7.05g
2.56%
Sugar:0.61g
0.68%
Cholesterol:58.9mg
19.63%
Sodium:668.35mg
29.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.16g
34.32%
Phosphorus:456.6mg
45.66%
Vitamin B12:1.72µg
28.6%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.44%
Selenium:16.2µg
23.14%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.72%
Vitamin A:763.71IU
15.27%
Iron:2.53mg
14.05%
Magnesium:54.31mg
13.58%
Potassium:459.06mg
13.12%
Vitamin C:8.65mg
10.48%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.86%
Folate:36.2µg
9.05%
Copper:0.17mg
8.71%
Calcium:74.42mg
7.44%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.18%
Vitamin B3:1.33mg
6.67%
Fiber:1.58g
6.34%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.88%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.74%
Vitamin K:4.34µg
4.13%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.33%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%
Source:Epicurious