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 Cumin

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