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Seared Scallops with Saffron Couscous

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  • Ready in: 27min
  • Serves: 4
  • Complexity: easy
  • Calories: 400 (serv)
Seared Scallops with Saffron Couscous

Ingredients

  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 bottle(s) (8-ounce) clam juice
  • 1/4 cup(s) water
  • 1/2 cup(s) grape tomatoes, each cut in half
  • 1 ounce(s) fully cooked chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) saffron threads, crumbled
  • 1 package(s) (10-ounce) frozen peas
  • 1 cup(s) couscous
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 pound(s) sea scallops
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil

Directions

  1. From lemon, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
  2. In 3-quart saucepan, heat clam juice, water, tomatoes, chorizo, and saffron to boiling over high heat. Stir in peas; heat to boiling. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in couscous, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, pull off and discard tough crescent-shaped muscle, if any, from each scallop. Rinse scallops under cold running water to remove sand from crevices. Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
  4. In medium bowl, toss scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add scallops; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until browned and opaque throughout, turning over once.
  5. Remove skillet from heat; stir in lemon juice. Fluff couscous mixture with fork and serve with scallops.

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