Quick Scallops with Peppers and Corn

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Quick Scallops with Peppers and Corn
30 min.
6
191kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and gluten-free? Look no further than this delightful recipe for Quick Scallops with Peppers and Corn! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant dish that serves six, making it perfect for a family lunch or a cozy dinner with friends.

This dish features succulent sea scallops, which are not only a treat for the taste buds but also packed with protein. Paired with the sweetness of fresh corn and the crunch of red bell peppers, it creates a colorful and nutritious meal. The addition of aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and cilantro elevates the flavors, making each bite a burst of freshness.

With only 191 calories per serving, this recipe is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. The combination of butter and olive oil gives the scallops a beautiful sear, while the spices add just the right amount of warmth. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or a light lunch, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!

So grab your frying pans and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the senses. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  •  garlic clove minced peeled
  •  ears corn husked ()
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  bell pepper red stemmed rinsed seeded finely chopped
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 1.3 pounds scallops 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Holding each ear of corn upright in a deep bowl, cut kernels from cobs. Rinse scallops and pat dry; sprinkle lightly all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in each of two 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pans over high heat.
  3. Add corn, bell peppers, garlic, and cumin to one pan; add scallops to the other. Cook, stirring both pans often, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, and scallops are browned on the outside and barely opaque in the center (cut to test), about 5 minutes.
  4. Just before serving, stir basil into the vegetable mixture and cilantro into the scallops.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste to both. Mound vegetables in a wide, shallow bowl; top with scallops (and any pan juices).

Nutrition Facts

Calories191kcal
Protein27.22%
Fat44.19%
Carbs28.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.5
Glycemic Load
0.56
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.302173842555%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:190.5kcal
9.52%
Fat:9.68g
14.88%
Saturated Fat:3.34g
20.85%
Carbohydrates:14.09g
4.7%
Net Carbohydrates:12.29g
4.47%
Sugar:4.5g
5%
Cholesterol:32.71mg
10.9%
Sodium:603.35mg
26.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.41g
26.82%
Vitamin C:54.48mg
66.03%
Phosphorus:369.46mg
36.95%
Vitamin A:1576.99IU
31.54%
Vitamin B12:1.34µg
22.34%
Selenium:12.54µg
17.91%
Folate:53.89µg
13.47%
Vitamin K:13.52µg
12.87%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.82%
Potassium:412.18mg
11.78%
Magnesium:43.81mg
10.95%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.83%
Vitamin B3:1.88mg
9.4%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.23%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.97%
Fiber:1.8g
7.19%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.71%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.68%
Iron:0.91mg
5.08%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.56%
Copper:0.06mg
3.11%
Calcium:15.27mg
1.53%
Source:My Recipes