Fried Sea Scallops

Sea Scallops are the big ones. The small ones are Bay Scallops. We're talking about sea scallops here. What are they? You can buy them direct. Or you can get them at Publix like I did today for $9.99 a pound. Sounds a little pricey, but with a pound, you pretty much get enough for two and there is absolutely no waste at all. And, oh yeah, they taste great. So what do we need?

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Sea Scallops (about 15)
1½ Tbsp. Olive Oil
½ tsp. Minced Garlic
About ½ tsp. Prudhomme's Seafood Magic

That's it. Simple enough?
So what next?
Heat a medium sized seasoned cast iron frying pan with the Olive Oil & garlic. When the temperature seems right, maybe medium low, place the scallops in the oil and let them simmer for a while. Add about half the Prudhomme's Seasoning, and then flip them individually with tongs or a fork. Sprinkle on the rest of the Prudhomme's seasoning and let it all simmer for a few minutes more. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes total. The scallops should be a golden brown. That's it. You're done.

I like these with a little salad and a few spears of canned asparagus (cold). Fresh is great too, but that's just a little bit more work. Rice with this is also great, but I'm not doing much rice these days. In any event, I'd recommend Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice that's ready to serve in about 10 minutes. Just follow the directions on the box.