Spooky Scallops

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (227 g) container spicy black bean dip
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, divided
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, divided
• 1 (454 g) bag frozen large scallops, thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 tablespoons bread dipper seasoned with roasted with garlic and parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 brush baguette with some of the oil; place on a baking sheet and toast in a 400f oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden; set aside.
• 2 in a bowl, stir together bean dip, half of the lime rind, and half of the lime juice; set aside.
• 3 place scallops in a bowl and toss with remaining oil, remaining lime rind and remaining juice and chili powder. heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and brown scallops on both sides for about 5 minutes or until opaque and firm. set aside.
• 4 spread bean dip mixture onto baguette slices. slice scallops in half horizontally and place on top of spread. toss carrot with bread dipper and place a small amount on top of each scallop before serving.