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Seared Sea Scallops With Mango-melon Salsa


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Why I Love This Recipe

Use as much chili powder as you want - I love the tingling sensation after the initial sweetness of the fruit. If you don’t care for spice, use a pinch of smoked paprika instead. Mint is so refreshing. Make sure you use fresh mint leaves, the dried flakes won’t do. You can substitute with fresh basil, parsley or cilantro.

The Mango-Melon Salsa is also great with tortilla chips, as a topping to grilled chicken, to serve alongside your favorite fish or shrimp skewers.


Ingredients You'll Need

20 large, dry-packed scallops, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated powder-finewith rasp grater
Mango-Melon Salsa:
3/4 cup finely diced mango (1 mango should do)
1/2 cup finely diced cantelope
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons finely minced mint leaves
Big pinch of chili powder (or substitute smoked paprika)
1/2 lime, squeezed
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste


Directions

Assemble the salsa and set aside to let the flavors meld and mingle while you prepare the scallops.


Tap the top and bottom of each scallop gently on the parmesan cheese, shake excess off.


Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.


Once the oil is hot, add the scallops.


Make sure the scallops do not touch each other. Fry 2 minutes on each side, timing


depends on size of your scallops.


They should have a golden brown crust.


If you take a peek in the interior, they should be rare-ish.


They’ll finish cooking on their own from residual heat after you remove them from the pan.


Overcooked scallops are a sin!


Questions, Comments & Reviews


Original recipe + images can be found at the Steamy Kitchen website: http://steamykitchen.com/120-seared-scallops-with-mango-melon-salsa.html

Thank You for the recipe. I'll be sure to try it. It sounds delicious.

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