Scallops with Basil and Tomato

prep time:: 5 min
total time:: 15 min

Makes 4 servings; 4 pts

Carrie Rowland

Scallops with fresh spiced tomatoes, basil, and garlic.

ingredients

1 lb Sea Scallops
1 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 TBSP fresh chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 TBSP olive oil
1 TSBSP butter
lemon wedges, optional

directions

Combine tomato, herbs, and garlic, in small bowl and set aside. Heat the olive oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the scallops and cook for two minutes on each side. Add tomato mixture to the pan and cook one minute, stirring gently until heated. Serve immediately with lemon wedge if desired.