Lime Seared Scallops

Picture of the dish - Lime Seared Scallops

If you’d rather not use tequila, substitute 1 tbsp. orange juice instead.

Number of servings: 2

Ingredients required:

  • 2 tbsp. lime juice 
  • 1 tbsp. tequila 
  • 1/4 tsp. hot sauce 
  • 2 tsp. olive oil 
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro 
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped 
  • 1/4 tsp. salt 
  • 8 oz. scallops 
  • Cooking spray

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients except scallops in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Add scallops and marinate in the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove scallops from marinade, reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid. Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add the scallops and cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until opaque and firm. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of marinade to the pan and cook and additional 1 minute or until bubbling.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories- 210 
Sodium- 570 mg 
Total Fat- 6 g 
Calcium- 50 mg 
Sat Fat- 1 g 
Cholesterol- 56 mg 
Fiber- 0 g 
Protein- 29 g 
Carbohydrates- 6 g

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