Sea Scallops with Mushrooms and Sherry

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Sea Scallops with Mushrooms and Sherry
30 min.
4
362kcal

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Indulge in a delightful and gluten-free seafood experience with this Sea Scallops with Mushrooms and Sherry recipe. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this main dish comes together in just 30 minutes, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal without any hassle. Each serving contains 362 calories, providing a balanced option for those watching their intake.

The star of this recipe is the 20 large sea scallops, which are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Paired with succulent cremini mushrooms and a rich, aromatic sauce made from dry Sherry, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce, this dish promises an unforgettable taste sensation. The addition of finely chopped shallots and garlic adds a layer of depth to the dish, while a touch of butter at the end ensures a silky-smooth sauce to spoon over the scallops.

Not only is this recipe a crowd-pleaser, but it's also easy to follow. With a simple list of ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice cooks can create this elegant dish at home. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and enjoy a gourmet meal that's both gluten-free and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • lb crimini mushrooms quartered
  • 0.7 cup sherry 
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 lb scallops 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallops, turning over once, until browned well and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.
  3. Transfer to a platter and loosely cover.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add shallots and garlic and sauté, stirring, 2 minutes.
  6. Add Sherry, vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  7. Cut remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces.
  8. Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter until incorporated. Spoon sauce over scallops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories362kcal
Protein29.08%
Fat51.86%
Carbs19.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43
Glycemic Load
1.48
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.792173841725%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:361.53kcal
18.08%
Fat:19.49g
29.98%
Saturated Fat:8.49g
53.08%
Carbohydrates:16.11g
5.37%
Net Carbohydrates:14.72g
5.35%
Sugar:4.58g
5.09%
Cholesterol:71.33mg
23.78%
Sodium:1222.89mg
53.17%
Alcohol:4.12g
100%
Alcohol %:1.39%
100%
Protein:24.58g
49.17%
Selenium:51.93µg
74.18%
Phosphorus:735.64mg
73.56%
Vitamin B12:2.54µg
42.26%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.56%
Copper:0.64mg
32%
Vitamin B3:5.78mg
28.91%
Potassium:975.37mg
27.87%
Vitamin B5:2.18mg
21.84%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.84%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.26%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.82%
Folate:63.96µg
15.99%
Magnesium:58.82mg
14.71%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.33%
Iron:1.66mg
9.2%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.05%
Vitamin A:360.91IU
7.22%
Fiber:1.39g
5.58%
Vitamin K:5.65µg
5.38%
Calcium:50.14mg
5.01%
Vitamin C:2.05mg
2.48%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.17%
Source:Epicurious