Southwestern Scallops

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 * 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 * 1 pound sea scallops (about 12)
• 2 * 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

* In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Rub seasoning mixture over scallops.
* In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook scallops for 2 minutes on each side or until opaque and golden brown. Remove from the skillet; keep warm.
* Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in remaining butter until melted. Serve with scallops. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3 scallops with 1 tablespoon sauce equals 180 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 386 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.