Sesame-seared Scallop And Black Bean Toss

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 8 ounces sea scallops
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the sesame seeds on a plate. press each scallop into the seeds to coat the sides and set aside.
• 2 heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. sear the scallops on all sides until just browned, taking care not to scorch the seeds. remove to a plate and cover to keep warm. leave any remaining seed in the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
• 3 add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. add the broccoli, bell pepper, beans, hoisin, juice, sesame oil, and seasonings and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. return the scallops to the skillet and heat through. sprinkle with cilantro.