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Pan Seared Scallops in Blueberry Sauce

Robyn Gleason @ Simply Fresh Dinners
Searing these tasty scallops and combining them with a sweet blueberry sauce delivers a treat for the senses coupled with that wonderful marshmallow-ly texture with each bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 bag wild scallops or more depending type of meal
  • 2 cups blueberries washed
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme chopped
  • small handful fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup in a saucepan and bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, turn heat down to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes while searing scallops.
  • Pat scallops dry. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat skillet on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes
  • Add scallops and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Turn over and cook till brown on the other side. Once golden, remove from pan and place on platter. (If cooking the whole bag, you'll have to do it in batches to ensure even cooking. Give them lots of space and do not have them touching.)
  •  Add chopped fresh thyme and basil to blueberry sauce and stir just before pouring on scallops

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 8.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.8mg
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