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Lemon Pepper Scallops with Fruit Salsa
Serves: 4
For the Salsa
Ingredients
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cups diced honeydew melon ½-¼ inch dice
2 Hass avocados, cut into ½-¼ inch dice
1-2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion (to taste)
2 heaping tablespoons chopped cilantro
1-2 teaspoons minced red Serrano pepper (to taste)
¼ teaspoon salt and about 6 grinds of freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the lime zest and juice with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the diced honeydew melon and avocado. Add the onion, cilantro, and Serrano and mix gently to incorporate. Season the salsa with salt and black pepper. Set aside in the fridge while you prepare the scallops.
For the Scallops
Preheat the grill and a cast iron skillet until the skillet is very hot.
Ingredients
3-4 large sea scallops per person (preferably day scallops or dry air chilled, tough muscle removed)
Lemon pepper (make your own or find it in the spice section of your local market)
½ tablespoon EVOO
½ tablespoon butter
Preparation
Sprinkle the scallops liberally with lemon pepper
Add the butter and EVOO to the pre-heated, very hot skillet and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet (Remember, the skillet is extremely hot. Use a padded mitt to avoid burning your hand)
Add one scallop at a time, pressing down gently on the skillet to get an even sear.
Cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn over after 2 minutes.
Using tongs, remove the scallops from the skillet and tent to keep warm while you plate the salsa.
Spoon the salsa on top of a leaf of lettuce and top with the scallops. Enjoy!