Seared Spiced Scallops

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (20 ounce) package frozen squash
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 10 sea scallops, rinsed (about 1 lb.)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Recipe

• 1 prepare squash per package directions. add butter, cayenne, 1/8 tsp ginger, and 1/8 tsp salt.
• 2 pat scallops dry with paper towels. in a small bowl, combine the coriander, cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. sprinkle scallops with 1/4 tsp salt on both sides, then press one side of each scallop into the spice mixture; set aside spice sides up.
• 3 in a skillet, heat the oil on medium high until very hot, but not smoking. add the scallops, spice sides down. cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. turn over and cook 2 minutes more or until golden brown and opaque in the center. remove from heat.
• 4 divide squash between two plates. top with scallops. garnish with cut chives, if desired.