Pan Seared Scallops with Mushroom and Tomato Topping

Yield 4 Servings
Prep time
20 MinCook time
25 MinTotal time
45 MinPan Seared Scallops with Mushroom and Tomato Topping
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drizzle about 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan and heat over medium until hot.
- Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook stirring often 6-7 minutes until tomatoes release liquid.
- Add the garlic, cook stirring constantly 1 minute.
- Add the basil, cook stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the tomato/mushroom mixture, cover the pan and remove from heat.
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- In another pan, heat butter and about 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high until hot.
- Add the scallops and cook for 2 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove scallops from pan and plate dish with scallops and tomato/mushroom topping either on the side or over the scallops.