Porcini Dusted Sea Scallops

Sea scallops should have a golden brown sear on the outside, but be creamy and tender inside.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 Ripe, Plum Tomatoes
• 1 Clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced
• 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Chopped, Fresh Thyme
• 12 Large Sea Scallops
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Porcini Powder (See Note Below)
• 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• Salt & Pepper To Taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the tomatoes in half, cutting away the...: Cut the tomatoes in half, cutting away the core end, then carefully squeeze the tomatoes to remove most of the seeds trying not to damage the pulp.
2. 2Cut the tomatoes into a small dice (1/2...: Cut the tomatoes into a small dice (1/2 inch pieces) and place in a bowl.
3. 3Add the garlic, olive oil and thyme, and...: Add the garlic, olive oil and thyme, and then season with salt and pepper.
4. 4Mix well and set aside.
5. 5Lightly pat the scallops dry, and sprinkle on...: Lightly pat the scallops dry, and sprinkle on some of the porcini powder on both sides.
6. 6Heat the butter in a heavy frying pan...: Heat the butter in a heavy frying pan until it is sizzling and just beginning to turn light brown.
7. 7Add the scallops, and cook on medium high...: Add the scallops, and cook on medium high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. (The scallops should have a light, crisp outer crust, but remain tender inside.)
8. 8Once they have all been cooked, place three...: Once they have all been cooked, place three scallops on each plate with a little of the tomato relish on top to serve.