MARGARITA SCALLOPS
Savory seared scallops, sizzled in a margarita made with tequila, lime and chiles. Served at Chevys Fresh Mex in San Diego.
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients, except the scallops and olive oil,in a blender or food processor.
- Puree.
- Taste the mixture and add more jalapeno as desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Rinse the scallops in cold water and pat dry.
- In a non-stick saute pan oer high heat, heat the olive oil just until smoking.
- Add the scallops to the saute pan and seaar well without stirring or tossing.
- Add the citrus mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
- When the liquid reaches a boil, turn the scallops and cook for 1 minute more.
- Remove the scallops, cover to keep warm and reduce the sauce to half its original volume over high heat.
- Divide the scallops among the plates.
- Pour the liquid from the pan directly over the plates.
- Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
- Enjoy.
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