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The following is a light recipe adapted from “Cucina Del Mare,” by Evan Kleiman.

ROASTED SCALLOPS AND TOMATOES

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

1 pound small bay scallops, well drained

15 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 tablespoon each: flour, fresh oregano leaves

2 medium cloves garlic, peeled, minced

1/3 cup finely chopped parsley

1 large shallot, peeled, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 lemon, cut into wedges

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Combine scallops and tomatoes in bowl. Sprinkle with flour; stir gently. Stir in remaining ingredients except lemon wedges.

2. Transfer to a baking dish. Bake 10 minutes, stirring once. Serve with lemon wedges on side.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories ….. 192 Fat …………. 8 g Cholesterol .. 37 mg

Sodium …. 326 mg Carbohydrates .. 10 g Protein ….. 20.5 g