Fiesta-Style Scallops

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Pat scallops dry
  2. 2
    Combine cumin, chili and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss scallops in spice mix.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. When oil is hot, add scallops. Cook for 2 minutes per side, undisturbed.
  4. 4
    While scallops are cooking, combine hot rice with chopped cilantro, diced tomato, and jalapeno. Drizzle with lime juice and toss.
  5. 5
    Serve scallops atop rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.

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