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Scallops à La Provençal

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Scallops à La ProvençalKano Okada

Scallops only taste rich: A 4-ounce serving has just 78 calories, and the shellfish can cost less than a good cut of beef. Plus, they’re super easy to cook. See&151;and enjoy&151;for yourself!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

5 cups cherry tomatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic, divided
5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 cups fresh corn
1 pound sea scallops
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, chives or a combination, divided
2 cups arugula

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, combine tomatoes with 2 tablespoons garlic, 3 teaspoons thyme, 3 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray; spread tomato mixture on pan in a single layer. Bake, stirring once or twice, until tomatoes are soft and slightly charred, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir corn into tomato mixture. In same bowl, toss scallops with remaining 2 teaspoons thyme, 2 teaspoons oil, 1/2 tablespoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place scallops on top of tomato mixture; bake until scallops are just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer scallops to a plate; cut in half. Stir vinegar and 2 tablespoons herbs into tomato mixture. Divide arugula, tomato mixture and scallops among 4 bowls; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.

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