_{Randy Mayor; Bob Gager}

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds sea scallops

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking spray

1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

2 cups grape tomatoes

3 tablespoons commercial pesto

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium. Add rind and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes; cook 45 seconds, tossing to coat.

Spoon about 2 teaspoons pesto on each of 4 plates. Arrange one-quarter of scallops and about 1/2 cup tomato mixture on each plate. Sprinkle with basil.

Note: For a golden-brown crust on the scallops, don't disturb them while they cook except to turn them over.

Serves 4

Borrowed from Cooking Light, November 2004