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Mediterranean Scallops

Mediterranean scallops are a jewel of the sea, a culinary delight that tells a tale of responsible eating and sustainable practices.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword mediterranean style, scallops
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 121kcal
Cost $10

Ingredients

  • 1 lb scallops
  • ½ cup onion finely sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • ¼ cup black olives pitted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Cooking fat
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over a medium heat and cook the scallops in some cooking fat until just cooked through and opaque all the way through, about 3 minutes per side.
    1 lb scallops, Cooking fat
  • Set the scallops aside on a plate, add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
    ½ cup onion, 1 clove garlic
  • Stir in the tomatoes, olives, dried basil and dried thyme. Combine well, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
    1 cup tomatoes, ¼ cup black olives, 1 tablespoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Serve the scallops with the tomato sauce poured over them.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg