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Posted on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Seafood Recipes

Scallops with Port and Garlic Recipe

4 of 5 / 13 ratings
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Scallops with Port and garlic (vieiras com vinho do Porto e alho), is a flavorful dish combining tender scallops, rich wine, and fragrant garlic.

Preparation time 5 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 15 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4 Servings

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories310 kcal
Fat11 g
Carbs24 g
Protein23 g

Ingredients

1 pound fresh sea scallops1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper2 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup port wine2 tbsp fresh lemon juice2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley5 garlic cloves, minced2 cups cooked rice
1 pound fresh sea scallops1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper2 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup port wine2 tbsp fresh lemon juice2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley5 garlic cloves, minced2 cups cooked rice

Preparation

  1. Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over high heat until hot.
  3. Add half of scallops; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
  4. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with the remaining scallops.
  5. Stir in port wine and lemon juice, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  6. Add back the scallops, 2 tbsp parsley, and garlic; sauté 30 seconds over high heat.
  7. Serve scallops over rice.

Recipe & Photo Credit: adorefoods.com 

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  • Mary Tambellini
    Mary Tambellini
    These scallops were delicious! For the port, I used Touriga Nacional and it was perfect.
    4 Years ago, Saturday, February 26, 2022
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    Tuga Pops
    Great to hear Mary, we love them at home as well, enjoy.
    4 Years ago, Saturday, February 26, 2022
  • Julia
    Julia
    I am gonna make this for sure. I love scallops
    4 Years ago, Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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    Tuga Pops
    You won’t regret it Julia, it’s so good.
    4 Years ago, Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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