Grilled Scallops on Avocado Sauce

Total time: 20 minutes
   With the sweet scallops and creamy avocado, this is a rich dish.... I served fewer scallops than usual.  Use a grill pan or basket for easy handling and be careful not to overcook.

 Ingredients:

• 10oz (300gr) sea scallops (large scallops)   substitute shrimp or firm white fish
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tbs lime juice
• 2 tbs oil
• Avocado Sauce:
• 1/2 avocado
• 3 tbs Greek or plain yogurt
• 2 tbs lime juice
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 3 tbs snipped chives

 Instructions:

• Mix oil, cumin and lime juice. 
• Add scallops and stir to coat.
• Avocado Sauce:
• Purée avocado, yogurt, lime juice and chicken stock in a blender until smooth. 
• Stir in chives.
• Grill scallops over direct heat 3 - 5 minutes per side, just until they are opaque.
• Note:  Could also be quickly sautéed in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat for about the same amount of time.
• To serve: Divide Avocado Sauce and spoon onto 2 plates.  Arrange scallops on Sauce and serve.

Note: Wrap remaining avocado half in cling film, place, cut side down, on a plate and refrigerate.