Simple Scallops And Couscous

• 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

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

scallops, canola oil cooking spray, garlic, shallots, red peppers, salt, couscous, tomatoes, fresh parsley, fresh basil, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-scallops-and-couscous-150742 (may not work)