Citrus-Glazed Scallops with Avocado Salsa

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, cut in half horizontally

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomato

1/2 cup diced peeled avocado

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño pepper

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 garlic clove, crushed

8 bibb lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions:

1. To prepare scallops, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss well. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm.
2. To prepare glaze, combine lime juice and the next 7 ingredients (lime juice through 1 garlic clove) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add juice mixture to pan. Cook 7 minutes or until glaze becomes shiny and begins to thicken. Drizzle the citrus glaze over the scallops; add green onions and 1/4 cup cilantro. Toss well.
3. To prepare salsa, combine chopped tomato and remaining ingredients except lettuce; toss well. Serve on Bibb lettuce leaves, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com