Seared Rosemary Scallops

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • four 12-inch-long rosemary branches or 10-inch bamboo skewers
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 16 medium sea scallops (about 1/8 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Accompaniments if desired: Purple Potato, Sugar Snap Pea, and Mint Salad and Mango Cucumber Salsa

Directions

  1. 1
    If using rosemary branches, remove leaves from all but top 3 inches of each branch.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl stir together chopped rosemary, paprika, and cayenne.
  3. 3
    Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and pat scallops dry.
  4. 4
    Season scallops with salt and sprinkle with rosemary mixture.
  5. 5
    Thread 4 scallops onto each rosemary branch or bamboo skewer.
  6. 6
    In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute scallops until golden and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  7. 7
    Serve scallops with potato salad and mango salsa.

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