How To Prepare
Pat scallops dry
Combine cumin, chili and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss scallops in spice mix.
Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. When oil is hot, add scallops. Cook for 2 minutes per side, undisturbed.
While scallops are cooking, combine hot rice with chopped cilantro, diced tomato, and jalapeno.
Drizzle with lime juice and toss.
Serve scallops atop rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.
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Fiesta-Style Scallops
How To Prepare
Thaw scallops, if frozen. Cut any large scallops in half. Set aside.
2.
For sauce, in a small bowl stir together water, potato flour, 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, lime juice, Splenda, bouillon granules, and pepper. Set aside.
3.
Run cold water over artichoke hearts until partially thawed. Cut any large artichoke hearts in half. Set aside.
4.
Pour cooking oil into a wok or large skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Preheat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry artichoke hearts and green and red sweet peppers in hot oil for 1-1/2 to 3 minutes or until sweet peppers are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from the wok.
5.
Add half of the scallops to the hot wok. Stir-fry about 2 minutes or until scallops turn opaque. Remove scallops from the wok. Repeat with remaining scallops. Return all scallops to the wok. Push scallops from the center of the wok.
6.
Stir sauce. Add sauce to the wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to the wok. Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately over hot cooked couscous or rice. Sprinkle with additional finely shredded lime peel, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Make Ahead Tip
Prepare vegetables; cover and chill up to 4 hours before cooking.
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Scallops and Artichokes