Scallops with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Avocado and Mango Recipe

Name: Scallops with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Avocado and Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 12 cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup gold tequila; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 cup diced peeled pitted avocado; 1 cup diced peeled pitted mango; Fresh cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
12 cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup gold tequila
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup diced peeled pitted avocado
1 cup diced peeled pitted mango
Fresh cilantro sprigs

1
Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
2
Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
3
Peel and seed bell peppers.
4
Cut all bell peppers into matchstick-size strips.
5
Set aside.
6
Arrange tomatoes on baking sheet.
7
Broil until tomatoes begin to brown and blister, about 5 minutes.
8
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
9
Add scallops and cook 2 minutes.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Turn scallops over.
12
Add lime juice to skillet, then tequila.
13
Simmer until scallops are cooked through and liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
14
Using slotted spoon, transfer scallops to plate.
15
Stir roasted peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and basil into cooking liquid.
16
Add butter 1 piece at a time, whisking just until melted.
17
Return scallops to skillet.
18
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
19
Spoon scallop mixture onto plates.
20
Sprinkle with diced avocado and mango.
21
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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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 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 12 cherry tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Scallops with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Avocado and Mango falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scallops with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Avocado and Mango

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