Seared Scallops With Parsley-Thyme Relish
- Relish:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Scallops:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups trimmed watercress
- 4 lemon wedges
- To prepare relish, combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl; toss well.
- To prepare scallops, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add half of scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and scallops. Arrange scallops over watercress; top with relish. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/seared-scallops-with-parsley-thyme-relish (may not work)