Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Scallops

I got these scallops fresh from the wet market today. This is my first time cooking this so I looked for some of its benefits and it made me glad of what I learned... Here are some....

  • In addition to their delectable taste, contain a variety of nutrients that can promote your cardiovascular health, plus provide protection against colon cancer. 
  • Scallops are are a very good source of vitamin-B12, protein and phosphorus.
  • In addition, scallops are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and potassium.

So, if you're wondering what to have for dinner this evening, you might want to try...



Scallop Scampi 

Ingredients
 4 tablespoons margarine
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1 large onion, minced
 1/2 cup dry white wine
 1 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 1/2 cup grated cheese
 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
 500 g bay scallops
 500 g   pasta
 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, melt margarine over medium heat and saute garlic and onion until translucent. Add wine, salt, ground black pepper and 1/4 cup cheese.
  2. Add chicken broth and scallops; increase heat and boil rapidly for 7 to 8 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  4. Reduce heat for scallop mixture and add parsley; place sauce on top of linguine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; serve.


Makes 8 servings


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