Seared Scallops With Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• heat a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. coat the pan with cooking spray. season the scallops with salt and pepper. add half of the scallops to the pan; sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. transfer the scallops to a warmed plate; set aside. repeat with the remaining scallops.
• divide the scallops among four warmed plates. spoon the salsa over the scallops, and serve immediately.