Sautéed Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Parsley

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, side muscles removed
• Fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 large green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
• 1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon mild Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce) or Hungarian sweet paprika

Instructions:

1. Rinse and drain scallops; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sauté until browned outside and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
3. Transfer scallops to plate; cover. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet; add white parts of green onions and sauté until almost tender, about 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes and green parts of onions and sauté until tomatoes begin to burst and release juices, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in 3 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, and paprika. Return scallops and any accumulated juices to skillet and stir just until heated through, about 1 minute.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer scallop mixture to platter.
7. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.

Yield:
4 servings

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