Seared Scallops 100-Calorie Recipe

Serves 4   —    96 calories per portion

Ingredients:

• 10 1/2 oz/300 g fresh scallops
• 1 tsp sunflower oil
• 2-inch/5-cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tbsp finely grated lime rind
• 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 oz/115 g wild mushrooms, such as chantarelle, or cremini mushrooms
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 oz/115 g bok choy, shredded

Directions:

1. Lightly rinse the scallops, discarding any thin black veins. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
2. Heat a wok and, when hot, add the oil. Add the grated ginger and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
3. Add the lime rind, bell pepper slices, and onion. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
4. Add the scallops and mushrooms to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Make sure that the scallops are turned over after 1 minute.
5. Pour in the lime juice, add the honey (if using), and the soy sauce. Stir together, then add the bok choy and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the scallops are tender. Serve immediately, divided equally among 4 warmed bowls.

Author: Stephanie West