Aromatic oregano perfectly complements the nutty, earthy flavor of heirloom black beans and lima beans in this succotash. It serves as a colorful accompaniment to cornmeal crusted scallops.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sodium: 474mg
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Cholesterol: 27mg
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 25g

Cornmeal Crusted Scallops with Heirloom Bean and Oregano Succotash

 Fiber Rich   Low Calorie

Ingredients

1 cup dried heirloom black beans, such as Black Valentine, Black Turtle or Midnight Black Beans
1/2 cup dried heirloom lima beans, such as Henderson's Baby Lima, Giant White Lima or Christmas Lima
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Oregano Leaves, Mexican, divided
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cumin, Ground, divided
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind , divided
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 pound large sea scallops

Directions

1. Soak and cook black beans and lima beans as directed on package until tender. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 1 minute or until slightly softened. Add cooked black beans and lima beans, corn, lime juice, 1 teaspoon of the oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the cumin and pepper; cook 1 minute or until heated through. Spoon succotash into medium bowl. Cover to keep warm.

3. Mix cornmeal and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each oregano, sea salt, cumin and pepper in shallow dish. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Coat scallops in cornmeal mixture.

4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 4 minutes or until crust is golden brown and scallops are opaque, turning once. To serve, spoon succotash onto serving plates. Arrange scallops over succotash.

Tips

To prepare with Canned Beans: Omit Step 1 and substitute 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed, and 1 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed, for the heirloom beans. Add to the skillet with the corn, lime juice and seasonings.