Scallops Over Rice

I LOVE scallops so when I found them at a fresh seafood market for $10.00 a pound I bought a pound. Now, I wanted to do something a little different so while at the same market I bought some Tempura just in case I decided to fry them. After getting home I put my thinking cap on and decided to "Think With My Taste Buds." Here is what I used and did.

• 1 lb. scallops
• 1/2 cup Tempura
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 bag Boil-in-the-Bag rice
• salt to taste

Cook rice according to package. Drain. In a large frying pan melt butter on medium heat. Add garlic and saute for about 2 minutes (don't brown). Batter the scallops in the Tempura. Fry in the hot butter about 2 minutes on each side or until slightly browned. Remove scallops. Add rice to butter & garlic. Mix well. Toss scallops into rice. Serve immediately.