Pan-Seared Scallops with Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon light butter, divided
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. 1. Sprinkle both sides of scallops with chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. 2. Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add half of scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and scallops.
3. 3. Add water, jalapeño pepper, and lime juice to pan; cook 1 minute, scraping bottom and sides of pan to loosen browned bits. Spoon sauce over scallops; sprinkle with cilantro.
4. carbo rating: 5