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Scallop Tacos

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🦪 Experience the perfect blend of tender seared scallops with fresh, vibrant mango salsa for a refreshing and flavorful taco.
🥑 Creamy avocado-coconut sauce adds a smooth and rich contrast, making these tacos a gourmet treat that’s quick to prepare.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 tacos 1x

Ingredients

Scale

pounds sea scallops (about 16 scallops)

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

810 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.

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Notes

🦪 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.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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