Maple seared scallops
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- Prep Time10 mins
- Total Time15 mins
Maple-seared scallops. (Photo, Maya Visnyei.)
For the holiday season, having go-to appetizer recipes in your back pocket is key. Hold onto this one – these delicate scallops with a sweet touch of maple are pure, bite-sized decadence.
Ingredients
400-g pkg jumbo scallops
2 tsp canola oil
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp maple syrup
large leaves of baby spinach, for garnish
Instructions
PAT scallops very dry with paper towel.
HEAT a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then scallops. Cook 1 min, then flip. Cook 1 more min, then transfer scallops to a plate. Reduce heat to medium.
ADD water, maple syrup and any scallop juices to pan. Stir until syrupy, about 15 sec. Brush maple mixture over scallops and sprinkle with spice blend. Serve each scallop on a baby spinach leaf.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 61, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 3g, Fat 2g, Sodium 85mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin B12.
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