Scallops with Fruit Salsa
Elevate your seafood game with this stunning recipe for Scallops with Fruit Salsa, a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s as flavorful as it is visually dazzling. Succulent, golden-seared scallops create the perfect contrast to the zesty tropical fruit salsa made with juicy pineapple, ripe mango, and a hint of spice from jalapeño. The salsa’s vibrant mix of red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime juice complements the delicate sweetness of the scallops and adds a refreshing crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and elegant recipe makes an ideal appetizer or main course for special occasions or weeknight dinners. Serve these scallops with fruit salsa for a light, gourmet seafood experience that delivers a taste of summer on any day of the year. Keywords: scallops recipe, tropical fruit salsa, seared scallops, quick seafood dinner, vibrant appetizer ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large pieces scallops
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup (diced) pineapple
- 1 cup (diced) mango
- 0.5 cup (diced) red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 piece (minced, optional for spice) jalapeño
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
While the scallops cook, prepare the fruit salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of diced pineapple, 1 cup of diced mango, 0.5 cups of diced red bell pepper, 0.25 cups of finely diced red onion, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 0.5 minced jalapeño if desired for spice.
Mix the salsa thoroughly and taste. Adjust lime juice or salt as needed.
Plate the scallops and top them with a generous scoop of fruit salsa.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, vibrant meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2997 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 95.2 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2309 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
