Ingredients

  • 16 large scallops, cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons Rustic Rub
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup black bean puree, hot
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • Sour cream in a squeeze bottle
  • Fried tortilla strips
  • 1 tablespoon brunoise red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon brunoise yellow peppers
  • Rustic Rub
  • 8 tablespoons paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne
  • 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 6 tablespoons salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.

Method

  • Season the scallops with Rustic Rub.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
  • When the oil is hot, sear the scallops for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from the pan.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup of the puree in the center of each plate.
  • Arrange four scallops around the sauce.
  • Spoon the guacamole on top of each scallop.
  • Garnish with the sour cream, tortilla strips, parsley an