Categories: Meal

Ingredients

• 12 oz scallops thawed
• 3tbsp olive oil
• 1 med red onion cut into 2"pcs
• 2 lemons
• 1 lb asparagus cut
• s/p
• 2-3 fresh basil sprigs including stems
• 2 tbsp fresh basil cut into strips

Directions

1. Rinse scallops pat dry.

2. Score lemon lengthwise into 4 sections.

3. Remove peel from each.

4. Scrape the white portion from the peel, discard.

5. Cut peel into very thin strips set aside.

6. Squeeze 2tbsp of juice from lemon reserve.

7. Heat 1tbsp of olive oil over med heat add asparagus and onion.

8. Cook 2-3 min. Season with s/p Transfer to a plate to keep warm

9. Combine lemon peel basil sprigs and remainig 2 tbsp of olive oil cook 1 min. Remove peel and basil sprigs with spoon leave oil. Cook scallops on oil for 3-5 min turn once.

10. Stir in reserved lemon juice. Season s/p Place over asparagus mixture. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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