Seared Sea Scallops With Tropical Salsa

Oolala's Note:

I haven't tried it yet but it sounds so good. Simple prep with pineapple, mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. Sounds refreshing for a summer dinner or nice lunch. I would consider it for a first course too.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup mango, diced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 3 tablespoons cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
• salt
• pepper
• 20 sea scallops

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine all the ingredients except for the salt, pepper and scallops.
2. Toss well. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3. Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
4. Coat the pan with cooking spray.
5. Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
6. Add half the scallops and sear, turning once, about 2 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
7. Repeat with the remaining half of the scallops.
8. Top with the salsa and serve.

Reviews

[Kate at RZ]

This is great on a hot summer evening. Can also pass as a main course when served on a bed of greens.