Seared Scallops with a spicy Mango salsa. Seared scallops are served with a spicy fresh pineapple, mango, cucumber and red pepper salsa. Be sure to use fresh king scallops which are large and plump, and take care not to overcook them; they should remain tender and moist. Sear until golden, then add butter.

Weekly uploads with a mix of classics, exotic dishes from around the world and new. This recipe appeared in my food column, Steamy Kitchen, published in a local newspaper here in Florida. The original text from the food column appears below. You can have Seared Scallops with a spicy Mango salsa using 8 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Seared Scallops with a spicy Mango salsa

1. It's 6 each of Large Sea Scallops.
2. You need 1 each of Mango.
3. Prepare 2 each of Serrano Pepper.
4. It's 1 each of Lime.
5. It's 1 tbsp of Cilantro.
6. Prepare 1/4 tsp of White Pepper.
7. Prepare 1/4 tsp of Ground Cumin.
8. You need 1/4 tsp of Sea Salt.

Learn how to make perfectly seared scallops with this easy recipe! Succulent chicken topped off with a creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce. Having literally loads of boneless skinless chicken breasts because I buy in bulk whenever they are on sale, I'm always looking for different ways. Tasty seared scallops are spicy with Cajun seasonings, and these are shown with a sweet Mimosa sauce or dressing.

Seared Scallops with a spicy Mango salsa instructions

1. Peel mango and dice flesh into mixing bowl..
2. Finely chop the cilantro and add to the bowl along with the juice of 1 lime..
3. Add the ground cumin and white pepper and mix together..
4. Thinly slice the Serrano Pepper into little circles, stop when you start seeing seeds if you want less heat. Add to mixing bowl and combine..
5. Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and add a drizzle of oil (grape seed has high smoking point but olive is fine too)..
6. Salt all the Scallops on both sides and add to the hot pan for 2 min max per side..
7. Place half of the mango mixture on each of 2 plates, top with 3 Scallops each and a sprig of cilantro for garnish..

Try this seared sea scallops recipe. This Mango Salsa is light and refreshing, and can be eaten with chips, seared tropical fish like mahi You can also add habanero, but that's a lot spicier. Avocado Chunks - Mango and avocado go The mango salsa can be made ahead, several hours in advance, and you can keep leftover mango salsa. Jump to the Seared Scallops Recipe or watch our quick recipe video showing you how we make it. Fresh thyme, tarragon or something spicy like jalapeño is an excellent idea.