Name: Tequila Chile Lime Scallops
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lbs. scallops; 2 oz. tequila; 2 Tbsp. blue agave; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; 2 Tbsp. cold, unsalted butter

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Tequila Chile Lime Scallops

Recipe by Kate Wheeler, Savory Spice—Santa Fe, NM owner

Healthy Cooking

A unique and simple method for cooking scallops in a flavorful marinade/sauce.

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Serves 4 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cooking Time 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1 lbs. scallops 2 oz. tequila 2 Tbsp. blue agave 2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. Crushed Aleppo Chiles

1 Tbsp. lime juice

1 tsp. Fine Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

2 Tbsp. cold, unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1 Marinate scallops in tequila, blue agave, olive oil, Crushed Aleppo Chiles, lime juice, and Fine Pink Himilayan Sea Salt for 30 min.

Step 2 Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat. Remove scallops from marinade and pat dry. Sear for 2 to 3 min. per side or until golden brown.

Step 3 Transfer scallops to serving plate. Add marinade and butter to pan. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Step 4 Serve scallops over rice and drizzled with sauce.