Glazed Scallops With Couscous Recipe

Name: Glazed Scallops With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup uncooked couscous; 2 cups snow peas; 1 cup packaged matchstick-cut carrots; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
2 cups snow peas
1 cup packaged matchstick-cut carrots
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
In a medium bowl, combine first 5 ingredients (through crushed red pepper). Rinse scallops under cold water; pat dry. Add scallops to marinade; toss well to coat. Let stand 10-30 minutes, stirring once.
2
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat; stir in couscous, peas, carrots, and salt; cover and turn off heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare grill, and grill scallops over medium-hot coals 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and opaque in center. Arrange couscous mixture on 4 plates. Arrange 4 scallops over couscous. Bring marinade to a boil, stir, and cook 3 minutes or until thickened. Drizzle mixture over scallops and couscous; top with cilantro, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Glazed Scallops With Couscous falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Glazed Scallops With Couscous

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