Scallops with Mild Creamy Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 tablespoons ginger fresh grated peeled
• 0.7 cup coconut milk light
• 0.3 teaspoon paprika 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt divided
• 1.5 pounds sea scallops ( 36 scallops)

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Rinse scallops and blot dry on paper towels.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
3. Add scallops; sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and paprika. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until opaque in center.
4. Remove scallops with a slotted spoon. Set aside; keep warm.
5. Add coconut milk and ginger to pan drippings. Cook 1 minute, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until butter melts.
7. Pour sauce over scallops.
8. Sprinkle with black pepper.