MARGARITA SCALLOPS
Savory seared scallops, sizzled in a margarita made with tequila, lime and chiles. Served at Chevys Fresh Mex in San Diego.
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients, except the scallops and olive oil,in a blender or food processor.
- Puree.
- Taste the mixture and add more jalapeno as desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Rinse the scallops in cold water and pat dry.
- In a non-stick saute pan oer high heat, heat the olive oil just until smoking.
- Add the scallops to the saute pan and seaar well without stirring or tossing.
- Add the citrus mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
- When the liquid reaches a boil, turn the scallops and cook for 1 minute more.
- Remove the scallops, cover to keep warm and reduce the sauce to half its original volume over high heat.
- Divide the scallops among the plates.
- Pour the liquid from the pan directly over the plates.
- Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
- Enjoy.
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Free Fire Legend
[email protected]I'm not a fan of tequila, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The scallops were cooked perfectly.
Hanif khan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too rich for me, but it's still really good.
Hazel Gavaldon
[email protected]I added some chopped cilantro to the sauce and it was delicious.
Hilton Gabriel
[email protected]I used frozen scallops and they turned out great. Just make sure to thaw them before cooking.
psgame Beale
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Danielle Nichole
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I loved this recipe. The margarita sauce is amazing!
Md Shifat sohan Sheak
[email protected]The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.
Rendani Maliavusa
[email protected]I substituted tequila for the triple sec and it was still really good.
G P
[email protected]Made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the scallops and the sauce.
Brielle
[email protected]This is my new go-to scallop recipe. The margarita sauce is so flavorful and the scallops are always cooked perfectly.
Joka KReid
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the scallops turned out amazing!
IsChCa
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the margarita sauce was delicious. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a hit with my family.