Impress Your Guests With Moroccan-Style Seafood

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   In a saucepan of boiling water, cook carrots for 2 minutes. Add peas, leeks and snap peas and return to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain vegetables and gently rinse with cold water. Set aside.

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   Remove and discard small side muscle from scallops. In bowl, toss together scallops, olive oil and harissa spice blend. Heat large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Arrange scallops, flat surface down, in a single layer in pan. Sear for 1 or 2 minutes, depending on thickness. Turn scallops over and sear for 1 to 2 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer scallops to a plate and keep warm.

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   In same pan, bring chicken stock to a boil. Add cooked vegetables and toss until hot. Transfer vegetables to a serving platter and arrange seared scallops on top. Generously squeeze lemon over scallops and vegetables.

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   You can learn more about sustainable seafood on any of these websites: www.msc.org, www.wwf-canada.com, www.oceansfortomorrow.ca or www.loblaw.ca/seafood.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.