RECIPE

Sautéed Scallops with Lime

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  • SERVINGS: 4

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 3 tablespoons olive oil
    2. 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
    3. 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
    4. 1 garlic clove, minced
    5. 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
    6. Salt and freshly ground pepper
    7. Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet until almost smoking. Add the scallops and cook over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn the scallops and cook until just opaque throughout, about 2 minutes longer. Add the cilantro, garlic and lime juice, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with bread.