Scallops on Asparagus with White Wine Reduction

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz asparagus, trimmed
  • ½ lb sea scallops, patted dry
  • Pinch of paprika
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup dry white wine, divided
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp light butter with canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Wrap asparagus in very damp paper towels; microwave at HIGH setting for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of scallops with paprika.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook scallops 1½ minutes on each side or golden brown.
  4. Add ¼ cup wine, reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute.
  5. Divide asparagus between 2 dinner plates, top with equal amounts of scallops; cover to keep warm.
  6. Add remaining wine, lemon juice and garlic to pan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 5 minutes or until reduced to ¼ cup liquid.
  7. Spoon over scallops and asparagus; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Side Dish Ingredients

  •  2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Divide tomatoes between 2 salad plates.
  2. Drizzle juice and oil over all and sprinkle with basil.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
300
90
390
Fat (g) 10 7 17
Sat. Fat (g) 2 1 3
Protein (g) 18 1 19
Carb (g) 15 5 20
Fiber (g) 4 1 5
Sodium (mg) 640 5 645

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