Seared Scallops with Sauteed Cucumbers
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Sweet sea scallops pair beautifully with lightly sauteed cucumbers. Try adding a handful of julienned snow peas to the cucumbers, for extra crunch. Serve simply with crusty bread or a few boiled new potatoes.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
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Ingredients
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2large English cucumberssee savings
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1/2 teaspoonkosher salt, dividedsee savings
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Freshly ground pepper, to tastesee savings
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3 teaspoonsbutter, dividedsee savings
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3 teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil, dividedsee savings
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1/4 cupreduced-fat sour creamsee savings
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1 1/4 poundslarge dry sea scallops, (see Tip), tough muscle removedsee savings
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1 tablespoonminced fresh dill, or flat-leaf parsley for garnishsee savings
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Directions
1.
Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise, scrape out seeds with a spoon and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and set aside for 30 minutes to drain.
2.
Heat 1 teaspoon butter and 2 teaspoons oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the drained cucumbers and cook, stirring, until wilted and beginning to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in sour cream and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
3.
Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons butter and 1 teaspoon oil over high heat. Add scallops, season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Gently stir the cucumber mixture into the scallops. Serve garnished with dill (or parsley), if desired.
Tip:
Be sure to buy "dry" sea scallops (scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops that have been treated with STP ("wet" scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful, but also will not brown properly.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 225, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 377 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, Potassium 697 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 15%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 3.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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