Scallops With Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Scallops With Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup basil leaves, finely shredded; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, minced; 1 jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs sea scallops; 1/4 cup water; 4 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup basil leaves, finely shredded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs sea scallops
1/4 cup water
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1
In a large bowl, combine basil, lime juice, olive oil, onion, jalapeno and garlic.
2
With rubber spatula, gently fold in the avocados.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until browned outside, but still rare in the center- about 2 minutes per side.
5
Transfer scallops to warmed platter- keep them warm.
6
Add water and tomatoes to the same skillet and cook over med-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom until the water has reduced- this happens in about 2 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Pour the tomato sauce over the scallops and serve with avocado salsa on the side.
10
*Use the salsa and the sauce on steak, shrimp, with chips, in a sandwich -- the possibilities are endless!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup basil leaves, finely shredded, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Scallops With Avocado Salsa

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