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Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces large sea scallops (about 8 scallops)
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ dry white wine
- 2 Tbsp fish stock or bottled clam juice
- 1 Tbsp minced shallot
- 1/3 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
- ½ tsp grated pink grapefruit zest
- ½ tsp sugar
- 3 Tbsps cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 Tbsp thinly sliced scallions or chives
- Fresh pink grapefruit segments for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 584g | |
| Calories 617 | |
| Calories from Fat 260 | 42% |
| Total Fat 29.43g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 4.01g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium 1250mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 35.03g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 11.51g | 8% |
| Protein 45.8g | 73% |
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