Country Captain Scallops

By Bunny05

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. curry powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. bay scallops
• 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 1/2 C vertically sliced onion (about 2 medium)
• 3/4 C thinly sliced green bell pepper (1 medium)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2/3 C vegetable broth
• 1/4 C dried currants
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme (divided)
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes with jalapeño (drained)
• 1/2 C sliced almonds (toasted)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine curry powder, salt and black pepper.
Sprinkle scallops with curry mixture.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skilled over medium-high heat.
Add scallop mixture to pan, saute 5 mins.
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic, saute 3 mins.
Add broth, currants, 1 Tbs. of thyme and tomatoes, bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer 5 min.
Stir in remaining 1 Tbs. thyme and cook 1 min.
Sprinkle with almonds.

Serve over rice