Spicy Scallops and Peppers
A Spanish recipe that is so easy yet so tasty. It looks good and impresses every time.
A Spanish recipe that is so easy yet so tasty. It looks good and impresses every time.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml
- 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 medium red bell pepper See Notes
- 2 medium green bell pepper See Notes
- 1 medium onion See Notes
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce to taste,
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tbsp capers
- Salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat and saute the garlic for about 30 seconds.2 tbsp olive oil, 6 cloves garlic
- Add the peppers, onion, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and saute over very high heat until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.2 medium red bell pepper, 2 medium green bell pepper, 1 medium onion, 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- Add the scallops and capers and cook just until the scallops are opaque and firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes-do not over cook.1 lb scallops, 2 tbsp capers, Salt, ground pepper
- Serve immediately
Notes
Make sure the Bell Peppers are cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips; they cook so much better this way.
The onion should be halved and cut into thin slices
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g