Ingredients
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8 sea scallops, dry (can sub bay scallops if larger scallops are not available)
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1 dash cumin, on each scallop
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
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1/2 lb grape tomatoes (or cherry)
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1 tablespoon capers
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1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
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1/4 cup red onion, minced
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1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced (seeded and de-ribbed)
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1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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cooking spray
Instructions
- Rub scallops with cumin, salt and pepper. Can sit in refrigerator from 5 minutes or longer up to 2 hours.
- Quarter grape tomatoes, add capers, lemon juice, red onions, jalapeño peppers, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper; toss lightly together in a small bowl.
- Spray a skillet with non cooking spray, over medium heat, melt together butter, oil, and brown sugar.
- Add scallops 4 at a time, searing and browning on one side, turning over at the end of 3 minutes, and brown on second side. Continue with last 4 scallops.
- Place two cooked scallops on each plate, and top with fresh tomato caper salsa.