Best Seared Scallops With Dragon Fruit Salsa Recipes

Dragon Toes image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice the tops of the peppers off and discard the tops but keep the membranes. Place the scallops inside the peppers. Starting at one end, roll each pepper in 1 slice of bacon. Skewer the dragon toe through the center, placing 3 toes per skewer.
Roast in the oven for 12 minutes.

Scallops with Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Kim127

Categories Melons

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup diced green apple
1/3 cup diced green melon
3 cups diced pineapple
3 tablespoons finely diced red onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 sea scallops (about 1 1/4 inch diameter)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

In bowl combine all salsa ingredients and mix well.
The sweet vs tart balance can be adjusted to your taste by adding more sugar or lime juice.
Sprinkle each side of the scallops with salt, pepper and sugar.
In skillet, melt butter over medium high heat.
Right when butter starts to turn color, add scallops and cook 1 1/2-2 minutes on each side or until they are lightly browned.
(Make sure they do not overcook!) Transfer scallops to plate and serve with salsa.