Ingredients
1ยผ pounds sea scallops
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8–10 corn tortillas
1 ripe mango
1 cup quartered cherry or grape tomatoes
ยฝ cup julienned or finely chopped radish
ยฝ packed cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 ripe Hass avocado
Juice of 1 lime
1 coarsely chopped jalapeรฑo pepper
โ cup light canned coconut milk
ยฝ teaspoon honey
Kosher salt
Instructions
1-First, mix up the Spring Mango Salsa by combining 1 ripe mango (pitted, peeled, and diced), 1 cup quartered cherry or grape tomatoes, ยฝ cup julienned radish, ยฝ packed cup chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and a dash of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Season it, cover, and chill it in the fridge.
2-Next, blend the Avocado-Coconut Cream with 1 ripe Hass avocado, juice of 1 lime, 1 coarsely chopped jalapeรฑo, โ cup light coconut milk, ยฝ teaspoon honey, and kosher salt until it’s silky smooth, then refrigerate that too.
3-Pat the scallops dry again, add fresh ground pepper, and sear them in a hot skillet with half a tablespoon each of butter and olive oil for 90 seconds per side don’t wiggle them around to get that golden crust. Repeat for the rest after wiping the skillet clean, then slice each into quarters. Warm your 8-10 corn tortillas in the microwave or over a burner for a nice char, and assemble by spreading on the Avocado-Coconut Cream, adding 6-8 scallop pieces, and topping with that fresh Mango Salsa. Serve right away for the best flavors!
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๐ช Pat scallops dry twice for optimal searing and golden crust.
๐ฅ Avoid moving scallops while cooking to develop a perfect sear.
๐ฝ Warm tortillas directly on stove for enhanced flavor and slight char.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and assembling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
