Pan-Blackened Scallops Over Lemon Rice
- 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons blackening spice and 1 1/2 teaspoons blackening spice, divided use
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, divided use
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chutney
- Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine and adding the lemon juice to the water.
- Put the scallops in a medium bowl.
- Add the oil, stirring well to coat.
- Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons blackening spice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Stir.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
- Cook the scallops for 3 minutes, or until slightly firm, without stirring.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons blackening spice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Turn over.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until white, without stirring.
- Meanwhile, prepare the peas using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.
- Spoon the rice onto plates.
- Sprinkle with the peas.
- Spoon the scallops over the rice.
- Top with the chutney.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 239
- Total Fat: 5.0g
- Saturated: 0.5g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
- Monounsaturated: 3.0g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Dietary Exchanges
- 1 Starch
- 1/2 Carbohydrate
- 3 Lean Meat
brown rice, lemon juice, scallops, olive oil, blackening spice, white pepper, frozen peas, chutney
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pan-blackened-scallops-over-lemon-rice-375699 (may not work)