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    By Amy · Published: May 4, 2016 · Updated: May 26, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 1 Comment

    Seared Scallops with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

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    I’m fortunate enough to live on the coast of NC where fresh, local seafood is abundant and plentiful.  If you enjoy scallops as much as I do, you’re going to LOVE this easy recipe:  Seared Scallops with Pineapple Avocado Salsa.

    Overhead view of seared sea scallops with pineapple salsa over rice on a black plate.

    I had leftover fresh pineapple from these Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas, so I made a simple salsa with it.  I’ve had this intense craving for sea scallops lately (I LOVE scallops!).  Actually I love pretty much any kind of fresh seafood.  Luckily, there’s a market right around the corner from my home that sells locally caught fresh seafood.

    Overhead view of seared sea scallops in a cast iron skillet.

    Aren’t they beautiful?!  🙂

    Front closeup view of a cut scallop on a fork over rice in a black plate.

    This meal is not only amazingly delicious, it comes together so easily.  You can serve the scallops and pineapple avocado salsa over rice, a salad, or eat it plain (the combination is awesome!).

    Front closeup view of seared scallops with avocado pineapple salsa over rice.

     What’s your favorite way to eat scallops?

    Front view of scallops with pineapple and avocado over rice on a black plate.

    Enjoy!

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    Overhead view of seared scallops with salsa over rice on a black plate with a fork.

    Seared Scallops with Pineapple Avocado Salsa


    • Total Time: 17 mins
    • Yield: 2 servings
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    Ingredients

    For the salsa:

    • 2 cups cubed pineapple (fresh or canned)
    • ½ cup chopped red onion
    • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
    • ⅓ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice

    For the seared scallops:

    • 10 to 12 sea scallops (about 1 pound)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter, cubed
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste
    • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • Cooked rice or salad greens (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the pineapple avocado salsa by placing all salsa ingredients in a medium bowl and gently tossing to combine. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the scallops.
    2. Rinse scallops and pat dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of scallops with salt and pepper.
    3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add scallops. While scallops are cooking on first side, add butter and lemon juice. Cook on each side for approximately 2 ½ minutes, or until browned and crisp.
    4. Remove from skillet and serve over pineapple avocado salsa.
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 7 mins
    • Category: Seafood
    • Method: Fry
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Tara says

      November 03, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      I love scallops but have never dared to cook them at home, definitely going to change that ASAP and give this recipe a go!

      http://taradaniella.com/

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