Best Fiesta Style Scallops Recipes

FIESTA-STYLE SCALLOPS

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We haven't tried this yet, but I wanted to post it for ZWT8. I don't often find low-fat southwestern recipes, so I was excited to find this. Prep time includes cooking rice.

Provided by Paris D

Categories White Rice

Time 34m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb sea scallops
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups whole grain rice, hot-cooked
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

Pat scallops dry
Combine cumin, chili and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss scallops in spice mix.
Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. When oil is hot, add scallops. Cook for 2 minutes per side, undisturbed.
While scallops are cooking, combine hot rice with chopped cilantro, diced tomato, and jalapeno. Drizzle with lime juice and toss.
Serve scallops atop rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.

POTATOES AND CHICKEN FIESTA

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This quick-to-fix chicken and potato dinner uses ingredients you may already have on hand.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cans (5 oz each) chunk breast of chicken, drained

Steps:

Heat oven to 400° F. Stir Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk with whisk in 2-quart casserole. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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