Seared Scallops with Snap Peas and Pancetta Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Recipe by Laraine Perri
Sauteed snap peas, pancetta, and shallots make a speedy but sophisticated accompaniment to seared scallops.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and diagonally sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 ounces diced pancetta (such as Boar's Head)
- 2 large shallots, sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil; swirl to coat. Add peas, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Place snap peas in a bowl. Heat pan over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook 1 minute. Add shallots; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add pancetta mixture to pea mixture.
- Return pan to medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add half of scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes. Turn and cook 1 minute or until desired degree of doneness. Place cooked scallops on a plate. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and remaining scallops. Serve scallops with snap pea mixture and the lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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