Seared Scallops with Warm Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Seared Scallops with Warm Pineapple Salsa Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/4 pounds sea scallops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1. Combine pineapple, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and lime juice in medium bowl; set aside.
  2. In another bowl, coat scallops with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a heavy non-stick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add scallops to the hot skillet; cook, turning once, until scallops are well seared on both sides and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate; set aside.
  4. Pour salsa into the hot skillet; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve scallops with warm salsa alongside.