Citrus-Glazed Scallops With Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Citrus-Glazed Scallops With Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Scallops:; 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, cut in half horizontally; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Glaze:; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; Salsa:; 1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomato; 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 8 Bibb lettuce leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

Scallops:
1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, cut in half horizontally
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Salsa:
1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomato
1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
8 Bibb lettuce leaves (optional)

1
To prepare scallops, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss well. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm.
2
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. Add juice mixture to pan. Cook 7 minutes or until glaze becomes shiny and begins to thicken. Drizzle the citrus glaze over the scallops; add green onions and 1/4 cup cilantro. Toss well.
3
To prepare salsa, combine chopped tomato and remaining ingredients except lettuce; toss well. Serve on Bibb lettuce leaves, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Scallops:, 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, cut in half horizontally, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Glazed Scallops With Avocado Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Citrus-Glazed Scallops With Avocado Salsa

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