Tag Archives: scallops

Delicious scallops! – 5/22/17

Normally we do not fry anything.  However, we found that these scallops which ended up being too watery to sear properly can be cooked to delicious perfection by frying them. If the only thing you ever eat fried are scallops … Continue reading

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Tacos with an Asian twist – 4/23/17

I bought a spice at Penzey’s, Singapore Seasoning. It smelled really good, warm and inviting. We were supposed to be having pork tacos tonight. But do they need to be tacos with Mexican spices? Why not dry rub the pork … Continue reading

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Mediterranean fish stew – 2/2/17

Here’s a look at what we are eating this week. You’ll see that Kap’n Mom has been pretty close to the original plan. Only thing different is that we switched around the Pasta with Peanut Sauce and the Mediterranean Fish … Continue reading

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Birthday Eve Dinner – 12/7/16

This is not dining lite. It is my birthday eve and I get to pick what I want to eat for dinner and John will make it. So I choose fried scallops, tater tots (because our daughter is eating with … Continue reading

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July 13, 2016 – Fried scallops with collard greens and corn

A while ago we bought frozen sea scallops from Costco. We have been disappointed in them. Even though there is no indication on the label that they have been treated with tripolyphosphate, they ooze that telltale milky liquid and refuse … Continue reading

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4th of July! Or are scallops appropriate?

We are passing around the plague in our family. First Nathan was sick, and then Sarah, and after spending the day with Jonathan last Friday, he called to say he had a fever and sore throat. As an elder member … Continue reading

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February 1, 2016 – Scallops, collards and corn, and new potatoes

This is a real favorite of mine as you can tell since we ate the same dinner last week. John seared the sea scallops while I steamed the potatoes and cooked the collards and corn. This time when making the … Continue reading

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January 26, 2016 – Scallops, new potatoes, collard greens and corn

This is probably my favorite dinner. Scallops, yum! Prep is easy. Steam the potatoes, sauté the collards and corn, and sear the scallops. It’s delicious, quick to make, and low in calories – a real winner.

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January 9, 2016 – Scallops

Seared scallops are always a favorite. How can any food so delicious be also low in calories!? It is something that the diet gods must have overlooked. Tonight’s scallops are served with steamed new potatoes and sautéed snow peas. The … Continue reading

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Scallops, new potatoes and green beans

If this sounds familiar it is because this is what we ate on Friday for party night. Hey, there’s no reason that every day can’t be a party or at least a lower calorie version of one. Every thing turned … Continue reading

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