Seared Scallops with Caper Sauce
Toasted Almond Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 lb sea scallops, patted dry (see Note)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 Tbsp capers
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Cook scallops in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side; remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium; add shallot. Cook 2 minutes or until tender; stir in wine, capers, and lemon juice.
- Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over scallops. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 2 (12-oz) pkg green beans
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
- Steam green beans according to package directions until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; toss with oil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with nuts.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
154
|
105
|
259
|
| Fat (g) | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 18 | 3 | 21 |
| Carb (g) | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 505 | 167 | 672 |
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