Yucatan Scallops With Avocado Salsa Recipes

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!

MEXICAN SEAFOOD SAUTé WITH AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa:
• Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
• For seafood:
• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place shrimp in large resealable plastic bag. Place scallops in another large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into bags, dividing equally (about 1/2 cup each). Seal bags; turn to coat. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Drain shrimp and scallops; pour marinade into small saucepan. Bring marinade to boil; set aside.
• Pat scallops dry. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to skillet and sauté until beginning to brown, about 11/2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add shrimp and green onions; sauté until shrimp are almost opaque in center, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Return scallops with any accumulated juices to skillet. Add boiled marinade. Simmer until seafood is just opaque in center and mixture is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to large shallow bowl. Garnish with lime slices. Serve with salsa.
• What to drink:
• Mexican beer is a natural match for this menu. We like Bohemia ($8 per six-pack) because it's refreshing, crisp, and slightly spicy.

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.

YUCATAN SCALLOPS WITH AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Carefully remove any adductor tissue(the little firm piece of flesh on the side of the scallops)from the scallops.Place the scallops in a bowl.Open the packet of achiote powder and sprinkle it over the scallops.Add half of the olive oil and toss to coat the scallops thoroughly.Let the scallops marinate in the fridge for 1 hour,stirring occasionally. Add the other halfe of olive oil to a medium-hot pan or spray cooking oil onto a hot grill and add the scallops.Cook the scallops on one side for 3 min.then flip and cook another 2 min.do not overcook.Scallops can be eaten raw and in the recipe are beast served medium-rere.Divide the salsa among the plates and top with 6 scallops per portion.Garnish each with a spring of fresh cilantro.