SCALLOPS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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This is an awesome accidental find that I came across on msn.com, credited to Food & Wine. I can't possibly express how delicious this dish is. Each component is wonderful- it's almost a three-for-one deal- one recipe with 3 things that you can make just on their own. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Couldn't wait to share with you all!

Provided by MrsMM

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/4 cup basil leaves, finely shredded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs sea scallops
1/4 cup water
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine basil, lime juice, olive oil, onion, jalapeno and garlic.
With rubber spatula, gently fold in the avocados.
Season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until browned outside, but still rare in the center- about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer scallops to warmed platter- keep them warm.
Add water and tomatoes to the same skillet and cook over med-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom until the water has reduced- this happens in about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the tomato sauce over the scallops and serve with avocado salsa on the side.
*Use the salsa and the sauce on steak, shrimp, with chips, in a sandwich -- the possibilities are endless!

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Muhammed Nassir

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover avocado. The salsa is delicious and the scallops are a great protein source. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a healthy and easy meal.

niraj kumar yadav

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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the avocado salsa was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook scallops.

Manoj Sir

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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the scallops and the avocado salsa. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.

Lizzie

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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The scallops are elegant and the avocado salsa is colorful and festive. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.

Gavin McLane

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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the avocado salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.

D Smit

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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops are buttery and tender, and the avocado salsa is tangy and bright. I especially appreciate the fact that the recipe is so easy to follow.

Kamryn Beloney

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This dish was a hit with my family! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the avocado salsa was refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

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