Curry Scallops & Cilantro Rice

This recipe pairs curry-coated scallops and brown rice seasoned with cilantro, scallions, and lemon. For this recipe, you’ll need 3 cups cooked brown rice. Serve with roasted carrots tossed with cumin and coriander.

Curry Scallops & Cilantro Rice

This recipe pairs curry-coated scallops and brown rice seasoned with cilantro, scallions and lemon. For this recipe, you’ll need 3 cups cooked brown rice. Serve with roasted carrots tossed with cumin and coriander.

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Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound dry sea scallops
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3 cups cooked instant or quick-cooking brown rice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3-4 scallions thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

 

• Pat scallops dry and sprinkle both sides with curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Heat coconut in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until beginning to sizzle.
• Add the scallops and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add cooked rice, cilantro, scallions, lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pan.
• Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Serve the scallops with the rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 3g

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