SEA SCALLOPS WITH GRAPES ENJOY DAN:

                      SEA SCALLOPS WITH GRAPES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

16 large sea scallops, side muscles removed

5 tablespoon butter, divided

1 shallot, minced

2/3-cup black grapes

1-1/2-tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon EACH cumin and turmeric

1/3-cup sliced almonds, toasted

1-1/2-tablespoon fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Sprinkle salt and pepper on the scallops.

2.   Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

3.   Cook butter until it begins to brown about 2 minutes.

4.   Add scallops and 1 minute per side.

5.   Transfer to a plate and ten with foil.

6.   Add remaining butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat and when butter is sizzling.

7.    Add shallots and grapes and grapes; sauté until shallots are golden brown, stirring occasionally.

8.   Stir in lemon juice, cumin and turmeric and any accumulated scallop juices.

9.   Bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper.

10.                Stir in toasted almonds and parsley.

11.                Place 4 scallops on each plate.

12.                Spoons sauce over and serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                                    SING SONGS AND EAT FISH!!