Bay Scallops with Snap Peas and Bacon

Bay Scallops with Snap Peas and Bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe serves 2 and costs $4.91 per serving. One portion of this dish contains around 27g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 306 calories. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. Head to the store and pick up sea salt/pepper, diver caught bay scallops, coconut oil, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 62%, this dish is solid. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Seared Scallops with Snap Peas and Pancetta, Kung Pao Scallops with Snap Peas, and Noodles with Bay Scallops, Snow Peas, and Ginger Sauce.

  • Serves: 2
  • Time: 45 Mins
  • Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
  • Health Rating: 20.0

Ingredients


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Instructions

Step 1: Dice bacon and add to hot pan, cooking until slightly crisp.

Ingredients:

  • bacon

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 2: Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.

Equipment:

  • slotted spoon

Step 3: Add peas and a sprinkle of salt to the pan and cook in the bacon fat until tender (about 8 minutes) adding garlic and orange zest in the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Ingredients:

  • orange zest
  • bacon drippings
  • garlic
  • peas
  • salt

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 4: Mix in cooked bacon, then remove mixture from pan and set aside, covered to keep warm.

Ingredients:

  • cooked bacon

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 5: Add rendered pork fat/coconut oil to pan. Bring to medium high heat.

Ingredients:

  • coconut oil
  • pork fat

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 6: Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika and add to hot pan, working in two batches if needed (dont overcrowd them in the pan).Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, being careful not to overcook scallops. They are done when they turn from translucent to milky white.

Ingredients:

  • scallops
  • paprika
  • pepper
  • salt

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 7: Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 8: Add orange juice, balsalmic vinegar, salt, pepper, and chili powder to pan.Stir and reduce until you achieve a thick sauce (you can add a few chili flakes if you like it spicy).

Ingredients:

  • red pepper flakes
  • chili powder
  • orange juice
  • vinegar
  • pepper
  • sauce
  • salt

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 9: Drizzle over peas and scallops and dive in!

Ingredients:

  • scallops
  • peas


Dietary Information

  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free

Nutrition Facts

NutrientAmount% Daily Needs
Calories305.6 kcal15.28%
Fat13.33 g20.51%
Saturated Fat6.02 g37.62%
Carbohydrates18.73 g6.24%
Net Carbohydrates15.42 g5.61%
Sugar7.14 g7.93%
Cholesterol55.34 mg18.45%
Sodium1022.7 mg44.47%
Alcohol0.0 g100.0%
Alcohol %0.0 %100.0%
Protein26.96 g53.91%
Vitamin C83.98 mg101.79%
Phosphorus671.77 mg67.18%
Vitamin B122.51 µg41.81%
Selenium27.6 µg39.43%
Vitamin A1506.29 IU30.13%
Vitamin K29.16 µg27.78%
Vitamin B60.43 mg21.37%
Folate84.12 µg21.03%
Potassium704.36 mg20.12%
Manganese0.38 mg18.82%
Vitamin B10.28 mg18.49%
Iron3.33 mg18.49%
Magnesium72.38 mg18.09%
Vitamin B32.98 mg14.9%
Zinc2.19 mg14.63%
Vitamin B51.42 mg14.19%
Fiber3.31 g13.23%
Vitamin B20.15 mg8.98%
Copper0.17 mg8.36%
Calcium71.4 mg7.14%
Vitamin E0.81 mg5.42%