Portuguese Style Scallops

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 9

10 min

20 min

30 min

Easy

	1 cup uncooked instant rice
	1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
	1 tablespoon olive oil , divided
	1/3 cup tawny port ( or other sweet red wine )
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley , divided
	5 garlic cloves , smashed

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

543

Sugar

Fat

10g

1.	Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2.	Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3.	Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4.	Add port, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of parsley to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced by half.
5.	Return the scallops to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
6.	Serve scallops over rice and garnish with remaining parsley.

Scallops are a great source of protein and low in fat.

This dish is easy to make and full of flavor.

Scallops can be expensive and not accessible to everyone.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of scallops due to their chewy consistency.

Scallops are low in calories and high in protein.
They are also a good source of vitamin B12, magnesium, and potassium, which support heart health.