Rustic Scallops

• 16 large scallops, cleaned
• 2 tablespoons Rustic Rub
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup black bean puree, hot
• 1/2 cup guacamole
• Sour cream in a squeeze bottle
• Fried tortilla strips
• 1 tablespoon brunoise red peppers
• 1 tablespoon brunoise yellow peppers
• Rustic Rub
• 8 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons cayenne
• 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 6 tablespoons salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
• Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.

1. Season the scallops with Rustic Rub.
2. Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
3. When the oil is hot, sear the scallops for 2 minutes on each side.
4. Remove from the pan.
5. Spoon 1/4 cup of the puree in the center of each plate.
6. Arrange four scallops around the sauce.
7. Spoon the guacamole on top of each scallop.
8. Garnish with the sour cream, tortilla strips, parsley an

rub, olive oil, black bean puree, guacamole, sour cream, tortilla strips, brunoise red peppers, brunoise yellow peppers, rub, paprika, cayenne, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, onion powder, salt, oregano, thyme, combine

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/rustic-scallops-recipe.html (may not work)