Citrus-Glazed Scallops with Avocado Salsa

Name: Citrus-Glazed Scallops with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 118 milliliters diced peeled avocado; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 118 milliliters chopped green onions; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 2 Tbsps honey; 1 Tbsp chopped jalapeño pepper; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 59 milliliters fresh orange juice; 118 milliliters chopped seeded plum tomato; 59 milliliters finely chopped red onion; 0 teaspoons salt; 0 teaspoons salt; 680 grams sea scallops, cut in half horizontally

The recipe Citrus-Glazed Scallops with Avocado Salsa could satisfy your Mexican craving in about 45 minutes. One serving contains 100 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. If you have sea scallops, olive oil, cilantro, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

To prepare scallops, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Scallops

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Frying Pan

Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss well.

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Bowl

Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.

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Scallops

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Remove from pan; keep warm.

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To prepare glaze, combine lime juice and the next 7 ingredients (lime juice through 1 garlic clove) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Lime Juice

Glaze

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Whisk

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Add juice mixture to pan. Cook 7 minutes or until glaze becomes shiny and begins to thicken.

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Glaze

Juice

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Drizzle the citrus glaze over the scallops; add green onions and 1/4 cup cilantro. Toss well.

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Green Onions

Cilantro

Scallops

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To prepare salsa, combine chopped tomato and remaining ingredients except lettuce; toss well.

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Lettuce

Tomato

Salsa

Serve on Bibb lettuce leaves, if desired.

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Butter Lettuce Leaves

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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Scallops can be paired with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. You could try Lapis Luna Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 13 dollars per bottle.