Scallops with Fruit Salsa
Seared Scallops with Fruit Salsa may look and sound fancy, but it's actually so easy to make! With just a handful of fresh and bright ingredients, you can have this seafood dinner on the table in well under 30 minutes. Perfect for special occasions or just a nicer weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup small diced pineapple
- 1 cup small diced mango
- 1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup small diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeno pepper , ribs and seeds removed, diced small
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt , divided
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 pound large scallops , about 20 (thawed if frozen)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- cooked white rice , for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove a 1/4 cup of the mixture and reserve for garnish. Transfer the rest, along with the honey, to a food processor and pulse a few times until smooth with flecks of green.
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and remove the small band of muscle if it’s still attached; sprinkle with the pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Warm olive oil in an extra large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add scallops and cook 1 & 1/2 to 2 minutes, flip and cook another 1 & 1/2 to 2 minutes until translucent and golden brown on the outside. Transfer scallops to a plate.
- Divide the fruit puree among plates, top with 4 to 5 scallops and a little of the reserved chunky fruit salsa. Garnish with a bit of freshly chopped cilantro and serve with a little rice on the side, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal · Carbohydrates: 21g · Protein: 15g · Fat: 8g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5g · Trans Fat: 0.01g · Cholesterol: 27mg · Sodium: 447mg · Potassium: 418mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 14g · Vitamin A: 1109IU · Vitamin C: 64mg · Calcium: 22mg · Iron: 1mg