Ingredients

24 sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved 

Olive-oil, cooking spray 

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 

1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or more to taste 

3 teaspoons ground cumin 

3 teaspoons ground coriander 

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 

3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 

One 12-inch-long daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 

5 romaine lettuce leaves, very thinly sliced 

Preparation

Combine flour, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cardamom in a small bowl. Dip each halved scallop into the flour mixture to coat; set aside.

Place daikon rounds on serving platter. Top each with shredded lettuce; set aside.

Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with olive-oil spray, add coated scallops, and sear until light golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer each seared scallop half to a daikon round. Serve warm or at room temperature.