SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs. large sea scallops
kosher salt
4 tbsp. olive oil
4 large green onions, chopped
1 12 oz. container cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. mild paprika

Steps:

Rinse and drain scallops: pat dry with paper towels. Spinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp.oil in large skillet over med high heat. Add scallops and saute until browned outside and just opaque inside..about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate: cover. Add 1 tbsp oil to same skillet; add white parts of green onions and saute until almost tender, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and green parts of onions and saute until tomatoes begin to burst and release juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 tbsp parsley, lemon juice, and paprika. Return scallops and heat through for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley.