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Seared Scallops with Lemon and Vodka Recipe
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Seared Scallops with Lemon and Vodka Recipe

7 ingredients 4 servings as an hors d'oeuvre, 2 servings as a main dish openrecipes
Seared Scallops with Lemon and Vodka Recipe

Dress up seared scallops with lemon, cream, and a whole lot of tarragon for a delicate dish that's delicious as is or tossed with pasta.Game plan: To serve over...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

283
Calories
25g
Protein
19g
Fat
5g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2
Vodka not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2/3 cup vodka
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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