Moroccan-Spiced Scallops and Lentils
Fish
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped onion
2½ cups (or more) vegetable broth
1 cup red lentils
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1½ pounds sea scallops, patted dry
Serves 4
Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons spice mixture and saute 30 seconds. Stil in 2½ cups vegetable broth and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in¼ cups cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet. Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper and remaining spice mixture; add to skillet and cook until browned on both sides and just opaque in centers, about 2 minutes per side.
Top lentil mixture with scallops and sprinkle with additional cilantro.