Scallops

Scallops

serves 4

• 1/3 cup of all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons of lemon pepper
• 16 sea scallops - rinsed and drained
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 tablespoons of fresh parsley
• 4 teaspoons of lemon juice

Put into a clean plastic bag; flour, salt, oregano, and lemon pepper.

Add scallops to the flour mixture and toss until lightly coated on all sides.

Remove the scallops from the bag and put them onto a plate.

Heat 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan over high heat.

Using a pair of tongs, shake off excess flour before adding the scallops to the pan.

Add half of the scallops to the pan and sear on both sides (about 2 minutes for each side). Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate.

Repeat cooking process with remaining scallops.

Toss with parsley and lemon juice.

Adapted from: No Reservations