SCALLOPS WITH SWEET CUCUMBER AND MANGO SALSA

SCALLOPS WITH SWEET CUCUMBER AND MANGO SALSA image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c long-grain white rice (jasmine)
2 mangoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 T grated ginger
2 t fresh lime juice
2 T olive oil
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 lbs large sea scallops

Steps:

Cook the rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the mangoes, cucumbers, ginger, lime juice, 1 T oil, cilantro, 1/2 t salt, and 1/8 t pepper; set aside. Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown and the same color throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Divide among individual plates and serve atop the rice with the salsa.