Cilantro Scallops With Avocado Salsa Food

CILANTRO SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, the lime juice, soy sauce, cilantro, chile flakes and garlic. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Add the scallops to the marinade, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the scallops from the marinade, discard the marinade, and place the scallops in the skillet. Sear until lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Arrange the scallops decoratively on a platter and serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH AVOCADO CREAM AND SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium ceramic or glass bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, ½ teaspoons of grated zest, ¼ teaspoons of salt, cumin, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes (if using.)
• Add the scallops and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour(remember the lime juice can cook the scallops if kept there too long and they may become rubbery.)
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add the tortilla wedges in batches and cook until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drain the wedges on paper towels.
• Peel, pit, and coarsely mash the avocados in another medium bowl.
• Stir in the onion, yogurt, and remaining lime juice, zest, and salt.
• When ready to serve, preheat the grill or broiler. In a broiler pan, cook the scallops about 3 inches from the heat until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• To serve, spread 2 teaspoons of avocado cream on each tortilla wedge.
• Top with 1 tablespoons of lettuce and 1 scallop, and finish with about 1 tablespoons of salsa.
• Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

BOBBY FLAY'S SCALLOPS ON CRISPY TORTILLAS ARE ONE OF HIS GREATEST HITS

Steps:

• Make the tortillas: Line a large platter with paper towels
• Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium heat until it reaches 350˚ F on a deep-fry thermometer
• Add the tortillas in batches and fry until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 30 seconds
• Remove the chips with a slotted spoon to the paper towels and immediately season with salt
• Repeat with the remaining hot oil, tortillas and salt
• Make the relish: Mash the avocado in a bowl until slightly smooth
• Fold in the corn, sour cream, red onion, serrano (if using), lime juice and salt and pepper
• Fold in the cilantro until combined
• Make the scallops: Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large pan over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer
• Brush the scallops on both sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil
• Mix the paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl and season each scallop with the spice mixture
• Put the scallops in the hot pan, spice-side down, and cook until lightly golden brown and a crust has formed, 1 to 1 ½ minutes
• Flip the scallops and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes more
• To serve, put a dollop of relish on each tortilla chip and top each chip with a scallop
• Garnish with cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime juice

SCALLOPS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine basil, lime juice, olive oil, onion, jalapeno and garlic.
• With rubber spatula, gently fold in the avocados.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until browned outside, but still rare in the center- about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer scallops to warmed platter- keep them warm.
• Add water and tomatoes to the same skillet and cook over med-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom until the water has reduced- this happens in about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the tomato sauce over the scallops and serve with avocado salsa on the side.
• *Use the salsa and the sauce on steak, shrimp, with chips, in a sandwich -- the possibilities are endless!

SCALLOP-AVOCADO APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a small pan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add scallops, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 minutes -- do not overcook. Drain and refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into small (1-inch) pieces. Combine all ingredients. Serve in cocktail glasses.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan, over moderate-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper and cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Using a fork, coarsely mash avocado with lime and garlic. Stir in onion, cilantro and hot red pepper sauce to blend. Season with salt, to taste. Cut crust off toasted bread and cut into 4 triangles. Spoon 1 tablespoon of guacamole on top of each toast triangle. Place scallop on top of guacamole.