Moroccan-Spiced Scallops With Lentils
Serves: 6
Amos O'Hara
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
45
Sweetness
54
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Ground Cumin1 tsp
Ground Coriander1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon2 tbsps
Olive Oil (divided)1 cup
Onion (chopped)2.5 cups
Vegetable Broth (or more)1 cup
Red Lentil (* rinsed)Directions:
1
Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat
3
Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes
4
Add 2 teaspoons spice mixture and sauté 30 seconds
5
Stir in 21/2 cups vegetable broth and lentils
6
Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes
7
Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper
8
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat
9
Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and remaining spice mixture; add to skillet and cook until browned on both sides and just opaque in centers, about 2 minutes per side
10
Top lentil mixture with scallops and sprinkle with additional cilantro
11
Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl
12
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat
13
Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes
14
Add 2 teaspoons spice mixture and sauté 30 seconds
15
Stir in 21/2 cups vegetable broth and lentils
16
Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes
17
Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper
18
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat
19
Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and remaining spice mixture; add to skillet and cook until browned on both sides and just opaque in centers, about 2 minutes per side
20
Top lentil mixture with scallops and sprinkle with additional cilantro
21
Also known as masoor dal; sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Indian markets
22
If unavailable, use green lentils and increase cooking time to about 30 minutes
23
Also known as masoor dal; sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Indian markets
24
If unavailable, use green lentils and increase cooking time to about 30 minutes
25
Also known as masoor dal; sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Indian markets
26
If unavailable, use green lentils and increase cooking time to about 30 minutes