Posted on Monday, March 21, 2016 in
Seafood Recipes
Portuguese Scallops with Port and Garlic Recipe
Portuguese scallops with Port and garlic (vieiras com vinho do Porto e alho), is a flavorful dish combining tender scallops, rich wine, and fragrant garlic.
| Preparation time | 5 min |
| Cooking Time | 10 min |
| Ready In | 15 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 310 |
| Fat | 11g |
| Carbs | 24g |
| Protein | 23g |
Ingredients
1 pound fresh sea scallops1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper2 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup port wine2 tbsp fresh lemon juice2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley5 garlic cloves, minced2 cups cooked rice
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Preparation
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over high heat until hot.
- Add half of scallops; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with the remaining scallops.
- Stir in port wine and lemon juice, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
- Add back the scallops, 2 tbsp parsley, and garlic; sauté 30 seconds over high heat.
- Serve scallops over rice.
Recipe & Photo Credit: adorefoods.com
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