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- 1 lb fresh or frozen sea scallops, patted dry with paper towels
- 3 medium red beets, peeled and cut chopped
- 1/2 of a Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
- 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Ground white pepper
Instructions
- Thaw scallops, if frozen.
- For beet relish, in a medium bowl combine beets, apple, jalapenos, cilantro, onion, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and lime juice. Mix well. Set aside while preparing scallops.
- Rinse scallops; pat dry with paper towels. In a large skillet heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add scallops; saute for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown on the exterior and barely opaque. Sprinkle scallops lightly with white pepper.
- To serve, divide beet relish evenly among serving plates; top with scallops. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a beautiful golden crust, be sure the surface of the scallops is really dry – and that the pan is nice and hot – before adding them to the pan. Also, let the scallops sear without disturbing them for 2 to 3 minutes, carefully checking before turning.