Pan-Seared Scallops with Cilantro

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh minced
• 0.5  jalapeno minced seeded
• 1 tablespoon butter light divided
• 2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 pound sea scallops 
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Sprinkle both sides of scallops with chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
3. Add half of scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
4. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and scallops.
5. Add water, jalapeo pepper, and lime juice to pan; cook 1 minute, scraping bottom and sides of pan to loosen browned bits. Spoon sauce over scallops; sprinkle with cilantro.
6. carbo rating: 5