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

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.

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