Ingredients
1¼ pounds sea scallops (about 16 scallops)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8–10 corn tortillas
Kosher salt (to taste)
Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1 ripe mango, pitted, peeled, and diced small
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
½ cup julienned or finely chopped radish
½ packed cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice from 1 lime
Kosher salt (to taste)
Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1 ripe Hass avocado
Juice from 1 lime
1 jalapeño pepper, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup light coconut milk (canned)
½ teaspoon honey
Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
1-First off, pat the scallops dry and season with kosher salt, then pop them in the fridge on a paper towel-lined plate.
2-Next, whip up the mango salsa by mixing the mango, tomatoes, radish, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper, and let it chill.
3-Blend the avocado, lime juice, jalapeño, coconut milk, honey, and salt until smooth for that avocado-coconut cream, then refrigerate it too.
4-Before cooking, pat the scallops dry again and add fresh ground pepper.
5-Heat a large skillet over high heat and toss in half a tablespoon each of butter and olive oil.
6-Once it’s bubbling, add half the scallops, space them out, and cook undisturbed for 90 seconds per side to get that golden crust while keeping the inside pink.
7-Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate, then repeat with the rest, wiping the skillet clean first.
8-Slice the scallops into quarters, warm the tortillas by microwaving or charring them on the burner for extra flavor, and then assemble.
9-Spread the avocado-coconut cream on each tortilla, add 6-8 pieces of scallop, and top with that vibrant mango salsa.
10-Serve right away for the best taste it’s that simple!
1-Rinse and pat dry the fresh scallops, then season with salt, pepper, and optional spices to prepare for cooking.
2-Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil, and sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
3-Warm the corn tortillas on a dry pan or griddle for about 30 seconds per side to make them pliable.
4-Prepare taco toppings by shredding cabbage, chopping cilantro, and mixing lime juice with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a zesty sauce.
5-Assemble the tacos by layering cooked scallops on tortillas, adding shredded cabbage, cilantro, and a dollop of the lime sauce.
6-Garnish with additional lime wedges and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. For vegan swaps, sauté mushrooms similarly.
Last Step:
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🦪 Thoroughly dry scallops twice for perfect searing and crust development.
🔥 Avoid moving scallops during cooking to ensure a golden crust.
🌮 Warm tortillas directly on the burner for enhanced flavor and slight char.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing and assembling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
