
SCALLOPS À LA PROVENÇAL



INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound fresh sea scallops thawed
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 medium tomato seeded and finely diced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 12 pitted Kalamata olives smashed
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
DIRECTIONS
In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper to taste.
Add scallops to skillet; reduce heat to medium; sear scallops until browned. Turn over and continue browning other side (about 3-4 minutes).
Add in shallots and garlic; sauté with scallops 1 minute. Add in tomatoes, wine, parsley, lemon juice olives and capers. Simmer until scallops are cooked through and opaque.
Stir in butter until melted.