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A Salad of Seared Scallops, Mango Salsa and Tortilla Strips Recipe

A Salad of Seared Scallops, Mango Salsa and Tortilla Strips Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup dried ancho chile powder
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
12 sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
peanut oil, for frying (about 1 cup)
3 blue corn tortillas , cut into very thin strips
kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 basil leaves , chiffonade
2 tbsp red onions, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
salt , to taste
black pepper , to taste
1 large mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1 red pepper, finely diced
1 yellow pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 cups salad greens ( mizuna , arugula and frisee)

Directions:

FOR THE SCALLOPS: Combine ancho, cumin, salt and pepper in a medium shallow bowl. Heat oil in a large sauté pan until smoking.
Dredge 1 side of each scallop in the spice mixture. Place the scallops in the heated pan, chile side down and cook for 20 seconds.
Reduce the heat low, turn the scallops and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from pan and reserve.
FOR THE TORTILLA STRIPS: Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the tortilla strips in batches. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt.
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: Combine juices, basil and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
FOR THE SALSA: Mix all ingredients into a small bowl.
ASSEMBLY: Place mixed (salad) greens in a large bowl, drizzle with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place the greens on a large platter. Arrange the scallops around the platter. Mound the mango salsa and then the fried tortillas in the center of the plate. Drizzle everything with more of the vinaigrette and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3471.56 Kcal (14535 kJ)
Calories from fat	1723.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	191.46g	295%
Cholesterol	96.9mg	32%
Sodium	9858.82mg	411%
Potassium	4840.67mg	103%
Total Carbs	415.16g	138%
Sugars	30.37g	121%
Dietary Fiber	48.75g	195%
Protein	47.97g	96%
Vitamin C	252.6mg	421%
Vitamin A	4mg	133%
Iron	12.7mg	71%
Calcium	481.3mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	342.41 Kcal (1434 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.88g	295%
Cholesterol	9.56mg	32%
Sodium	972.4mg	411%
Potassium	477.45mg	103%
Total Carbs	40.95g	138%
Sugars	3g	121%
Dietary Fiber	4.81g	195%
Protein	4.73g	96%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	421%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	133%
Iron	1.3mg	71%
Calcium	47.5mg	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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