Scallops with Fruit Salsa

Kim127's Note:

Nice summer dinner! This can also be served as an appetizer for 8 by splitting scallops up and serving on individual dishes.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Salsa

• 1⁄3; cup diced green apple
• 1⁄3; cup diced green melon
• 3 cups diced pineapple
• 3 tablespoons finely diced red onions
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon salt

Scallops

• 24 sea scallops (about 1 1/4 inch diameter)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 teaspoons butter

Directions:

1. In bowl combine all salsa ingredients and mix well.
2. The sweet vs tart balance can be adjusted to your taste by adding more sugar or lime juice.
3. Sprinkle each side of the scallops with salt, pepper and sugar.
4. In skillet, melt butter over medium high heat.
5. Right when butter starts to turn color, add scallops and cook 1 1/2-2 minutes on each side or until they are lightly browned.
6. (Make sure they do not overcook!) Transfer scallops to plate and serve with salsa.

Reviews

[NorthwestGal]

Wow, what a treat! The fruit salsa added such a fresh, tropical touch and complemented the scallops nicely. Thanks, Kim127. Made for ZWT7, Mischief Makers team.

[JanuaryBride]

Fabulous. . .totally restaurant quality. I bought the biggest, most beautiful scallops I could find and cut them in half horizontally so that they cook more quickly; 4 giant scallops cut in half were enough for 2 entree portions. I did add some Jamaican Jerk Seasoning on top of the scallops which was a great complement to the flavors in the salsa and BTW, I thought the apple in the salsa was great and I would have never thought to do that. I also snuck some Jalapeno Tabasco and some cantaloupe into the salsa. I loved this meal!

[Chef floWer]

We ate this as an entree for three people. This was very easy to put together and instructions were straightforward. Only change I made was I used less salt in the salsa (personal choice) otherwise I kept everything the same. The flavours with the salsa and scallops were very refreshing. Thank you Kim127