South Indian Scallops with Pea Puree

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Ingredients:

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby peas (not thawed)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, tough ligament removed from side of each
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:
1. Cook the peas according tp the package directions(use the 1/4 cup of water). Puree with the cooking water, butter, scallions, the lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Stir together curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper on a plate. Coat the scallops with the mitxture.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sauté scallops cooking through, about 4 minutes.

4. Serve scallops over pea purée.