CHILI-CRUSTED SEA SCALLOPS

CHILI-CRUSTED SEA SCALLOPS image

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp light brown sugar
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb scallops, about 16
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2" thick slices

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, chili powder, lemon zest, cumin, salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Set pan over medium-low heat and simmer until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish, add scallops and turn to coat. Transfer scallops to prepared baking shet and arrange zucchini slices alongside. Broil scallops and zucchini until scallops are cooked through and opaque and zucchini is tender, about 3 to 5 min per side.