Scallops With Fresh Tomato Sauce

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This is a quick easy appetizer for a hot summer day.

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Steps

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Make the sauce: add all ingredients to a bowl.

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Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour , then start the scallops.

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Dredge the scallops in flour mixed with salt and pepper , shaking off excess.

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Heat olive oil in a pan.

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Add scallops and saut 2-3 minutes.

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Turn over and cook 3 minutes more until browned.

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To serve , place 2 romaine leaves on a plate.

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Top lettuce with 4-5 tablespoons of sauce.

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Add 3 scallops to each plate and garnish with a lemon wedge and parsley.

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Ingredients

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sea scallops, flour, salt and pepper, lemon, parsley, olive oil, romaine lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic cloves, capers, fresh lemon juice, lemon, zest of, fresh basil, oregano