Blackened Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 lb scallops
• 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
• 1 yellow pepper, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch thyme
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   mix spices and herbs, (except salt) with oil in small bowl, set aside.

2. 2

   heat cast iron pan over high heat. when hot, add spice mixture to pan and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   add peppers and shallot mix and cook 2 min over high heat.

4. 4

   add scallops. mix well and cook 3 minutes over high heat. stir once during cooking and season with salt.

5. 5

   serve over hot pasta. if desired sprinkle with lemon juice.