Seared Scallops with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa
Seared Scallops with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa could be just the gluten free, dairy free, whole 30, and pescatarian recipe you've been looking for. For $4.03 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. One serving contains 269 calories, 28g of protein, and 10g of fat. It is a rather pricey recipe for fans of Mexican food. A mixture of onion, sea scallops, hot sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 15 minutes.
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the cucumber, pineapple, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, lime zest, jalapeno, salt, and hot sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
Rinse the scallops and pat them dry. Season them with salt and pepper, to taste.
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the scallops, without moving them in the pan until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Arrange on serving plates and serve with a generous topping of salsa.
Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Scallops works really well with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc. 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. The Raptor Ridge Estate Pinot Noir with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 42 dollars per bottle.
Raptor Ridge Estate Pinot Noir
This is a wine that is not coy or shy. The nose is outgoing with ripe cherry fruit, sweet pomegranate, and plum, with soft notes of clove cigar, and musk. The curvy palate is lush with red cherry, Italian plum, and Marionberries. Note the pleasing floral qualities of lavender, and brown spices like nutmeg, pepper, and chestnut. With astounding acidity, and polished tannins this wine will drink well through 2017. Enjoy with a wild mushroom risotto.