Ingredients

  • 75 g scallops
  • canola oil cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon onion, if you prefer
  • 2 tablespoons red peppers
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup cooked couscous
  • 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

Method

  • Preheat pan to medium heat.
  • Spray with canola oil spray.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Sear the scallops for approximately 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove the scallops from the pan.
  • Put garlic, shallot, and red pepper in pan and saute for 1-1/2 minutes till browned.
  • Add in couscous and diced tomatoes.
  • Add a bit of water if necessary and cook on low for a while.
  • Right before plating add scallops back in, add parsley and basil and squeeze on the fresh lemon juice.