Swashbuckler’s Scallops

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 1
Swashbuckler's Scallops - A Flavorful Seafood Delight
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 red bell pepper , diced
1 habanero pepper , seeded and minced
1 can pineapple chunks , packed in juice , drained
1 lb bay scallop
1/2 lime , juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup captain morgans 's spiced rum
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
hot steamed rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
318
Sugar
10g
Fat
6g
Swashbuckler's Scallops are a delicious and flavorful seafood dish that is perfect for entertaining or a special dinner at home. The tropical twist of pineapple and coconut extract combined with the spiced rum makes this dish one-of-a-kind and unforgettable. Bay scallops are small and tender, making them perfect for quick cooking dishes like this. The habanero pepper adds just the right amount of spice to the dish, while the lime juice adds a tangy zing. Serve this dish over a bed of hot steamed rice for a satisfying and filling meal.

Instructions

1.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter, garlic, red bell pepper and habanero pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until peppers start to soften.
2.Add pineapple chunks and bay scallops. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until scallops are cooked through.
3.Add lime juice, salt, pepper, coconut extract, and spiced rum. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced.
4.In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to the skillet and cook until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
5.Serve hot over steamed rice.

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavor and has a tropical twist with the addition of pineapple and coconut extract.
The spiced rum adds a delicious depth of flavor to the dish.

CONS

Scallops can be expensive and may not be readily available in all areas.
Habanero peppers can be quite spicy, so use caution when adding them to the dish if you are sensitive to spice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are a great source of lean protein, low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12 and selenium. Pineapple is also a great source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, manganese, and potassium. Habanero peppers contain capsaicin which has been linked to reducing inflammation in the body.

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