Scallops

These huge scallops were amazing as an appetizer or over a bed of pasta.


Ingredients

• 8 sea scallops
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/3 cup Kraft Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt & pepper to taste
• lemon juice

Directions

1. Wash and dry the scallops with a paper towel.
2. In a bowl, mix in oregano, parsley and chili powder into the Parmesan cheese.
3. Cover the scallops in Parmesan mixture.
4. Pan sear the scallops for about 5 minutes each side until it is golden brown.
5. Season the scallops with fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.

I used a cast iron pan to cook the scallops because cast iron pan heat up really well. Do not crowd the pan, cook the scallops in batches or you will steam it instead of searing a crust on it.  I made that mistake once overcrowding the pan and ended up with steam scallops instead.