Seared Scallops with Spicy Papaya Sauce recipe

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Ingredients

1 small papaya - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound sea scallops

Nutrition Info

223.5 calories
carbohydrate: 15.8 g
cholesterol: 68.5 mg
fat: 4.6 g
fiber: 1.7 g
protein: 29.6 g
saturatedFat: 0.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 911.5 mg
sugar: 4.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine papaya, red pepper, jalapeno onion, lime juice, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

  2. In a large sealable bag, combine flour, black pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add scallops, and shake to coat.

  3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallops, cook and stir until golden. Serve scallops over papaya sauce.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

I made this for my husbands birthday, and it was a hit. We both ooohed and aaahed throughout dinner.

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