Scallops With Herbed Raw Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove
• smashed
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• halved
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs
• chopped (such as basil
• mint
• thyme
• dill
• parsley or cilantro)
• salt and pepper
• 24 sea scallops
• patted dry
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• room temperature
• 4 lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Rub the inside of a large bowl with the garlic.
2. Add the garlic to the bowl along with the tomatoes and herbs.
3. Season with salt and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
4. Discard any large garlic pieces.
5. Preheat a grill to medium-high.
6. Thread the scallops on skewers and brush with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
7. Grill, turning once, until firm and slightly charred, about 8 minutes.
8. Remove from the skewers and add to the tomato mixture.
9. Add the butter to the scallops mixture and gently toss until melted.
10. Serve with the lemon wedges.