Seared Scallops with Pomegranate Sauce

Name: Seared Scallops with Pomegranate Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 Dash ground red pepper; 2 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce; 177 milliliters pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate); 2 larges pomegranates, halved crosswise; 0 teaspoons salt; 680 grams sea scallops; 0 teaspoons sugar; 710 milliliters trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Seared Scallops with Pomegranate Sauce is a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan recipe with 6 servings. One serving contains 121 calories, 3g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of sugar, pepper, pomegranate seeds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Squeeze juice from pomegranate halves using a citrus reamer or juicer to measure 1 cup.

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Pomegranate

Juice

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Combine juice, vinegar, soy sauce, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by half (about 15 minutes), stirring frequently. Keep warm.

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Black Pepper

Red Pepper

Soy Sauce

Vinegar

Juice

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Rinse scallops; pat dry.

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Scallops

Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle scallops with salt, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

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Scallops

Sugar

Salt

Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.

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Scallops

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Arrange 1/2 cup watercress on each of 6 plates; divide scallops evenly among plates.

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Watercress

Scallops

Drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon sauce; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons seeds.

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Seeds

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Servings:

59milliliters

balsamic vinegar 0teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 1Dash

ground red pepper 2Tbsps

low-sodium soy sauce 177milliliters

pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate)2larges

pomegranates, halved crosswise 0teaspoons

salt 680grams

sea scallops 0teaspoons

sugar 710milliliters

trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)2teaspoons

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Scallops works really well with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. The Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.