Ww Garlicky Lemon Scallops 4-Points

"From the Weight Watchers cookbook called "Cook it Quick" Make sure to pat the scallops dry before you mix them with the flour and salt. That way they won't soak up too much flour. You can substitute smaller Scallops just make sure you adjust the cooking time. You don't want to overcook them or they will become tough and rubbery. I like to serve this with recipe #272832."
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the scallops with the flour and salt.
  • Transfer the scallops to the skillet; add the garlic, scallions, and sage.
  • Saute' until the scallops are just opaque, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; remove from the heat and serve at once.

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  1. The recipe was pretty good but there were no directions as to how hot to get the pan before adding the scallops. Later it says to saute, which implies a lower heat, but it seems sacrilegious to cook scallops without searing them, so I seared them on one side then added the garlic, etc. Adding the lemon made a really nice gravy-like sauce but it was way too tart. I think a couple of tablespoons of seafood or chicken broth with just a squeeze of lemon juice would have been perfect. Of course, wine would have been great, but then you're adding more calories. I might come back and tweak this recipe one day.
     
  2. Added lemon zest and some wine. Not wonderful, but ok.
     
  3. These scallops are terrific and took no time to make. I used less garlic but I recommend that you use the full amount. I agree that a splash of white wine would have been a nice addition. We had the scallops on a bed of brown rice pasta tossed with a touch of butter and fresh parmesan. It would have presented better if I used a coloured pasta, but it still tasted great! Made for Zaar Stars tag game. Enjoy! :)
     
  4. Made as written and turned out great, but if you are not too concerned with WW points, I think a little white wine splashed on with the lemon juice would be a nice touch, or perhaps a bit more lemon. I used fresh sage instead of ground. Made for tag game at Kittencalskitchen.com.
     
  5. I actually seared the scallops on one side, turned them over and then added everything else as we like some color on our scallops. I think next time (and there will be one) I will omit the flour and salt as I don't think it was really needed.
     
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Tweaks

  1. This is so good! I had to use bay scallops because my husband can't read the word "sea", and I had forgotten to look. Anyway, it still turned out delicious. What I liked the most about this recipe, and the reason why it got the full five stars, is that the flour, oil and lemon juice actually formed a gravy'-like sauce that was so good. I also think this would be very good wih dry sherry or white wine instead of the lemon juice or as part of the liquid. Fast, easy and delicious!
     
  2. I have never cooked scallops before and liked the ingredients so tried it. I used butter instead of olive oil and it was delicious. My son has been wanting me to try/cook scallops. I'm glad I found your receipe first. The searing is the key it seeems. Thanks!
     

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