Pan Seared Scallops With Mango Black Bean Salsa

Pan Seared Scallops With Mango Black Bean Salsa

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup mango, peeled and diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1/2 red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. of chopped cilantro
Juice from 1 lime (2tbsp)
1.5 lb. of scallops
1 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Mango Black Bean Salsa

In a medium bowl combine mango, garlic, red onion, black beans, jalapenos, red pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Scallops

Pat scallops with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.  Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.  Add scallops (be sure not to crowd the pan), and saute for three to four minutes on each side, depending on the size of your scallops.  You’re looking for the scallops to develop a nice brown, crusty exterior.

Scoop about 1/4 of the salsa in a wide shallow bowl and top with 4-5 scallops.  Enjoy!