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Southwestern Scallops

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Serves: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 each red, yellow and green bell pepper, cut into thin rings
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chunky-style salsa
• 1 lb. bay scallops, rinsed and drained
• 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
• 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
• Lemon slices and fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Directions

• Layer pepper rings in 13x9-inch baking dish. Combine olive oil and garlic; drizzle over pepper rings. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 20 minutes.

• Remove from oven; stir salsa into pepper rings. Top with scallops; sprinkle with lemon rind and cheese. Return to oven; bake 10 minutes or until scallops are opaque and cheese is golden brown around edges. Garnish with lemon slices and cilantro sprigs.