SOUTHWESTERN SCALLOPS

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"My saucy sea scallops are popular at dinner parties-plus, they're in my repertoire of easy weekday meals. The seasoning gives the sweet shellfish a pleasant kick." -Maggie Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 sea scallops (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix seasonings. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with seasonings, pressing to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add wine to pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ntoko Mshengu
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The scallops were a bit bland for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Gullam hussin Ali
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These scallops were delicious! I especially loved the crispy coating.


Aero Matos
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I've tried many scallop recipes, but this one is by far the best. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.


Jaan Jani
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This is my go-to recipe for scallops. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Rea Crkvenčić
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it! The scallops were so juicy and flavorful.


Rehan Malik
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the scallops were cooked perfectly.


Kawsar Rayhan Sreemangal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


fRiEs
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Dipo Bhai
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These scallops were so good! I loved the combination of flavors and the scallops were cooked perfectly.


Syed Masoom Ali Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scallops didn't turn out as good as the picture. They were a bit dry.


Kajura Francis
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Aaron Chester jr
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This dish was amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Junaid Asif
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd pleaser.


Suresh Rawal
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These scallops were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and had such a great flavor.