Seared Scallops with Tropical Salsa

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Ingredients:

3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, fresh             

½ cucumber, peeled & diced                           

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced              

4 tsp lime juice                                      

½ C diced fresh mango                                     

Ground pepper,  to taste      

½ C pineapple chunks, diced

½ C diced red bell pepper                                

Salt, to taste             

1 lb scallops, rinsed & drained      

                

Combine pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, & jalapeno. Season to taste with salt & pepper, then set aside. 

Heat a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Season the scallops with salt & pepper. Add half the scallops to the pan, sear until golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). 

Transfer the scallops to a warmed plate while cooking the remaining scallops. Spoon the salsa over the scallops & serve immediately.

Serves 6