Seared Sesame Scallops on Noodles

Prep Time: 6 Minutes

Cook Time: 16 Minutes

Ready In: 22 Minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 1/2 cups cooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Directions:

1. Combine first 2 ingredients in a small bowl. Dredge scallops in sesame seed mixture.
2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of scallops to pan, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove scallops from pan; set aside and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and scallops.
3. Add chicken broth and next 3 ingredients to pan; cook 1 minute, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
4. Place 1/2 cup noodles in each of 3 bowls. Pour broth mixture evenly over noodles; top each with scallops and green onions.

By RecipeOfHealth.com