SAUTÉED BAY SCALLOPS WITH A WARM TROPICAL RELISH
4-6 appetizer portions.
Tropical Relish
1/2 cup fresh Florida mango, diced
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh Florida papaya, diced
2 Tablespoons fresh Florida lime juice
1/4 cup sweet Florida red pepper, diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup Florida green onion, sliced
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
salt to taste
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Bay Scallops
2 Tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 pound Fresh Florida bay scallops
salt to taste
2 Tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon Florida garlic, chopped
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Combine first twelve ingredients for Tropical Relish & let stand for 30 minutes.
Pre-heat sauté pan over medium high heat; add olive oil, salt and pepper scallops.
Place seasoned scallops in sauté pan and let sear without stirring for approximately 1 minute; add shallots and garlic and stir.
Add wine and reduce liquid by half.
Add relish, quickly stir and remove from heat.
Serve Immediately!
Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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