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Citrus Scallops I

SUBMITTED BY: Christine

"Serve this citrusy scallop dish atop fresh cooked pasta. Add some crusty bread and bottle of chilled white wine and you've got yourself an elegant dinner."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 large oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red bell pepper, green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the scallops, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the scallops are opaque and the red bell pepper is tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. Stir in the lime zest and juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Add the oranges and cilantro, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by INCDEB
Ok this was really good.. really really good! It was extremely quick and easy to make, too. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by BEMIKAS
I only used half the oil and served over angel hair pasta. A great, quick low-cal meal that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by stacia
This dish was great! I took one of the reviewer's advice and omitted an orange, and I found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by NOTFARGG
This was a delightfully light yet satisfying way to fix scallops. The dish was quite colorful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2003 by CLOWNEY02
This was delicious. My boyfiend loved it. It's very easy and quick to make. I've also made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by COOKINGCLARE
The ingredients in this definitely intrigued me so I planned it as a Sunday night dinner for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2003 by MISSWISS
Yuck! These citrus flavors did not go well with the scallops at all! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by KHORSLUVR
This was outstanding. My husband only eats beef or pork and he loved it-Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by MOM2JTX3
My husband and I thought this was delicious. The kids wouldn't touch it though, even my brave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2005 by North Van Mommy
Great quick and easy recipe. I agree with other reviews that you can reduce the number of... MORE

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