SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPICY PAPAYA SAUCE

Seared Scallops with Spicy Papaya Sauce image

I made this for my husbands birthday, and it was a hit. We both ooohed and aaahed throughout dinner.

Provided by CSHORES

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small papaya - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound sea scallops

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine papaya, red pepper, jalapeno onion, lime juice, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
In a large sealable bag, combine flour, black pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add scallops, and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook and stir until golden. Serve scallops over papaya sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 911.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g