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Maple-seared scallops

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  • Prep Time5 mins
  • Total Time10 mins
  • Makes4 Servings
Maple-seared scallops
Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ready in just 10 minutes, serve this 100-calorie protein-packed main over a bed of creamy kale, and help yourself to seconds.

Ingredients

  • 12 sea scallops

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp hot-red-chili-flakes

  • 1/8 tsp fresh-ground black pepper

  • 2 tsp canola oil

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, chili flakes and pepper.

  • Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then scallops. Cook until dark golden, about 2 min per side. Transfer scallops to a plate. Reduce heat to medium.

  • Add maple syrup and water to pan. Stir until saucy, about 30 sec. Drizzle over scallops.

  • Serve with Creamy Kale.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 108, Protein 14g, Carbohydrates 5g, Fat 3g, Sodium 281mg.


Wine Pairings

Maple-seared scallops

Maple scallops & creamed greens - pair it with: A Canadian white. This dry, aromatic white is a wonderful accessible Okanagan option. Pineapple fruit character on both the nose and palate complements the sweet maple note of the scallops. Our pick: 2011 Le Vieux Pin Petit Sigma Blanc, British Columbia, $20.

Reader Tested!

“Easy, quick and delicious! A bit glamorous as well. It felt like fine dining in my own house.” Laura Cofell

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