Pan Seared Scallops With Fresh Tomato Caper Salsa

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Quick and easy pan seared scallops with fresh tomato caper salsa. All ingredients are easily assessable at your grocery store. Recipe submitted for rsc #10

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Steps

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Rub scallops with cumin , salt and pepper.

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Can sit in refrigerator from 5 minutes or longer up to 2 hours.

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Quarter grape tomatoes , add capers , lemon juice , red onions , jalapeo peppers , brown sugar , cumin , salt , and pepper.

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Toss lightly together in a small bowl.

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Spray a skillet with non cooking spray , over medium heat , melt together butter , oil , and brown sugar.

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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.

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Continue with last 4 scallops.

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Place two cooked scallops on each plate , and top with fresh tomato caper salsa.

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Ingredients

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sea scallops, cumin, salt, ground pepper, grape tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, red onion, jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, cooking spray, butter, olive oil