Seared Scallops With Artichokes And Salami

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (454 g) bag wild atlantic canada sea scallops, thawed and patted dry
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 2 teaspoons 100% pure canola oil, divided
• 8 slices genoa salami (mild or spicy)
• 4 canned artichokes, drained and cut into quarters

Recipe

• 1 season 16 scallops on both sides with salt and pepper (save the rest for another use).
• 2 heat 1 teaspoons oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. when pan is hot add 8 scallops and sear without moving or touching them for about 2 minutes or until a golden crust forms. flip scallops and sear about 2 minutes more. remove to a paper-towel lined plate.
• 3 add 1 teaspoons more oil, as needed, and sear second batch of scallops. remove to a plate.
• 4 in the same hot pan, briefly sear salami slices, just until hot and slightly crisp; add artichoke pieces to warm.
• 5 assemble by threading a scallop, a folded salami slice and a piece of artichoke cocktail picks and serve warm.