Ingredients
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1 pound Bay Scallops
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1/2 pound Fresh Broccoli
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1/4 pound Mushrooms
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2 ounces Pimientos1 jar
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2 tablespoons Margarine
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10.5 ounces condensed Chicken Broth1 can
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3 tablespoons Cornstarch
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2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
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Instead of Margarine, use...
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2 tablespoons Butter
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You can serve with Spanish or Mexican Rice
Steps for Scallops with Broccoli & Mushrooms
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1
Done
3 Minutes
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Prepare the Broccoli and MushroomsTrim the large leaves from the broccoli, and cut off any tough ends of lower stems. Rinse broccoli with cool water, cut stems and flowerets into bite-sized pieces. Cut stem ends from the mushrooms, and cut the mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices. |
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2
Done
1 Minute
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Prepare the Scallops and PimientosIf the scallops are larger than 1 inch in diameter, cut each in half. Rinse with cool water, and pat dry with paper towels. Also, drain the pimientos in a strainer. |
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3
Done
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If you choose to add a side-dish (rice)If you choose to add a rice side-dish, cook it in this step. While the rice is cooking, continue with the steps. The recipe for Spanish or Mexican rice is noted in Directions. |
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4
Done
6 Minutes
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Cook the mushroomsMelt the margarine in the 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms in the margarine about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender when pierced with a fork. |
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5
Done
4 Minutes
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Stir in the scallops, broccoli, and pimientosStir in the scallops, broccoli, and pimientos. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until scallops are white. Scallops are very tender and cook quickly, turning white and opaque when they are done. Longer cooking results in tough scallops. Remove the saucepan from the heat. |
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6
Done
3 Minutes
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Preparing the Chicken broth and Soy SauceGradually stir the chicken broth into the cornstarch until the mixture is smooth. Stir the broth mixture and soy sauce into the scallop mixture. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly. |
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7
Done
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Scallops with Broccoli and Mushrooms are ready!Serve over rice if you made this choice. Enjoy! |
Additional Info for Scallops with Broccoli & Mushrooms
Scallops with Broccoli and Mushrooms recipe is my husband’s favorite (among others) due to his weight-loss diet and its taste. If you’re on diet, this Scallops with Broccoli and Mushrooms dish is one of your best options to have a great meal and lose some weight. It is proof positive that you do not have to sacrifice flavor for nutritional value.
About Scallops with Broccoli and Mushrooms Recipe
As I said, this recipe is for the persons who do not have the necessary time for gym workouts and want to have a slimmer body. Not only is it suitable for your diet, but it is also a healthy and tasty choice. The recipe is simple, but the ingredients must be selected carefully. You need some broccoli, mushrooms, scallops, sliced pimientos, margarine or butter, condensed chicken broth, cornstarch, and soy sauce. The secret of this healthy recipe stands within the first written ingredients.
Health benefits
A healthy recipe cannot exist without healthy ingredients. Therefore, I will show you below the benefits of making this dish.
- Scallops: contain a variety of nutrients that can promote your cardiovascular health, plus provide protection against colon cancer. As for vitamins, the scallops have Vitamin B12, omega-3, iodine, phosphorus, protein, selenium, choline, zinc.
- Broccoli: there are a lot of health benefits from this “superfood” named Broccoli! As for Vitamins (% of the RDI): 135% Vitamin C, 11% Vitamin A, 116% Vitamin K, 14% Vitamin B9 (Folate), 8% Potassium, 6% Phosphorus, 3% Selenium. I also made an article regarding the health benefits of broccoli, if you want to read it.
- Mushrooms: You probably heard that mushrooms are used for medical porpuses by some. It was known by ancient civilizations to have healing powers. If you want to know more regarding the healing powers, click here. As for vitamins: rich in B vitamins such as riboflavin B2, folate B9, thiamine B1, pantothenic acid B5, and niacin B3. Have a dietary source of vitamin D, selenium, potassium, copper, iron, phosphorus, beta-glucans, and choline.
- Pimientos: Besides the health benefits listed above, you can add the vitamins A, C, B6, K, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium from Pimientos.
What goes well with Scallops with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Regarding the side dish, I only have in mind two of the best recipes that go well with Scallops with Broccoli and Mushrooms. I recommend looking at my Spanish Rice recipe or Mexican Red Rice recipe. Each one will add a great balanced taste to this dish.
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: 2-quart saucepan; 3-quart saucepan or 12-inch skillet.
- To save time, buy broccoli and mushrooms that are already cleaned and sliced at the salad bar.
