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Thai Scallops and Noodles
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Scallops are a source of magnesium, which helps send signals to the muscles via the nervous system.
  4 ratings : 2 reviews

Thai Scallops and Noodles

Go for the peanut sauce! Reduced-fat peanut butter spread drastically reduces the fat in this Thai-flavored noodle dish. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:6 servings

1package (7 oz) spaghetti, broken in half
5cups fresh broccoli pieces or 1 bag (1 lb) Green Giant® frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
3/4lb fresh or frozen (thawed) bay scallops or quartered sea scallops
1/2cup reduced-fat peanut butter spread
1/4cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4cup rice vinegar
1teaspoon red pepper sauce
2tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped
1.Cook spaghetti as directed on package—except add broccoli and scallops during last 4 minutes of cooking. Scallops are done when they turn white and opaque.
2.Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar and red pepper sauce with wire whisk until smooth.
3.Drain spaghetti mixture; return to saucepan. Add peanut butter mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 720mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 5g); Protein 22Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 3/4 c Vegetables

 
 
 
2 Reviews

 

very fulfilling. tasted very rich but sauteed the scallops instead of boiling them.
Posted at 2:04 PM on June 27 2008 by Kadejonah ,

 

We made this recipe several times over the past month. It's quite good. I double the red pepper sauce to give it a little more kick.
Posted at 8:00 PM on July 9 2007 by , Golden Valley MN