Bronze Rub Scallops


12 large scallops

Bronze rub, recipe follows

4 tablespoons olive oil

Lime Basil dressing, recipe follows

Season scallops with bronze rub. Heat olive oil over medium high heat, 350 degrees. Sear scallops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until well browned. If you like them better cooked all they way through, lower heat to medium and cook 4 minutes on each side.

Bronze Rub:
1/2 cup toasted and ground coriander seeds

1 tablespoon ground onion or onion powder

3 tablespoons lemon pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon salt

Mix together in a food processor and use freely.

Note: The rub can be used on a variety of meats and seafood. The scallops can be served independently as an entree or on pasta or seafood.

Lime Basil Dressing:
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed lightly

2 limes, juice of 2 and zest of 1

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons honey

1/3 cup champagne herb vinegar

1 tablespoon shallots, diced

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

3/4 teaspoon salt

Grind basil with lime juice and zest in blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

To serve, put salad greens in six bowls. Toss the salad with the dressing so all the leaves are coated. Slice scallops in half and serve atop chilled greens which have been dressed with Lime Basil Dressing