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Seared Scallops with Serrano & Apple

50 min
40 min prep
10 min cook

Serves 4

Unsaved Seared Scallops with Serrano & Apple

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Diver scallops U-10 to U-12 variety, side adductor muscle or foot removed
  • 1 tsp True Texas BBQ Salt and Pepper Blend, plus more as needed to taste
  • 1 cup Smitten apples, peeled, cored and minced small or brunoised
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Serrano pepper(s), stems and seeds removed and peppers minced small
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Shallot(s), minced finely
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh ginger root, finely grated or zested
  • 3 tbsp Lime(s), juice

Instructions

  1. Season scallops on both sides with salt and pepper, allow to sit at room temp while prepping apple and serrano condiment.
  2. In a bowl combine apple, serrano, shallot, ginger, lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Set a medium sized non-stick or stainless steel saute pan over medium heat. Allow to get hot.
  4. Add oil, oil should be shimmering before adding each scallop, work in batches if needed to keep from over crowding pan.
  5. Sear each scallop for 2 to 3 minutes on first side or enough time to get a nice crust before flipping.
  6. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until scallops are just cooked through. Medium rare is best for scallops.
  7. Once cooked transfer to a plate and serve with serrano and apple over each.

Nutrition

12gCarbs
0.5gFat
14gProtein

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories110
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 0.5g
    • 1%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 25mg
    • 8%
  • Sodium
    • 660mg
    • 28%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 12g
    • 4%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 5g
  • Protein
    • 14g
  • Vitamin C
    • 10%
  • Calcium
    • 2%
  • Iron
    • 4%
  • Vitamin A
    • 2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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