SERIOUSLY SIMPLE: Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Tomato Vodka Sauce: A simple dinner party dish
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds large sea scallops, carefully dried with paper towels
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, for garnish
1. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek and saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
2. Add the marinara sauce, pesto, vodka, cream, red pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes to make sure the alcohol has burned off. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
3. Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a lock-top plastic bag. Place the scallops in the bag and seal. Shake the bag to evenly dredge the scallops.
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