Seared sea scallops with assorted chilies and peppers

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cup(1/2 stick) butter (divided)
1poundsSea scallops
cupJulienned red bell peppers
cupJulienned green bell peppers
cupJulienned poblano peppers
cupJulienned banana peppers
2Tomatoes; (4 ounces each), quartered
4ouncesWhole Spanish olives
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Notes: Palomas Restaurant, 611 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI. Journal Sentinel.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over high heat. Add scallops, 1 at a time, and saute until nicely browned, about 30 seconds. Turn and brown on other side until cooked through. Set aside and keep warm. Add remaining butter to skillet.

Add peppers and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook to heat through.

Spread chilies and peppers over 2 large serving plates. Place scallops on top. Makes 2 servings.

chef Rico Castillo

Posted to recipelu-digest by ncanty@... (Nadia I Canty) on Mar 25, 1998