Sautéed Bay Scallops with Warm Tropical Relish: Seafood and Aquaculture

Sautéed Bay Scallops with Warm Tropical Relish

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Tropical Relish

1/2	cup fresh mango, diced
2	tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2	cup fresh papaya, diced
2	tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4	cup red pepper, diced
1	tablespoon olive oil
1/4	cup green onion, sliced
1	tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
2	tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2	tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
	salt to taste
	fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Bay Scallops
2	tablespoons olive oil
3/4	cup dry white wine
1	pound fresh bay scallops
	salt to taste
2	tablespoons shallots, chopped
1	teaspoon garlic, chopped
	fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine first 12 ingredients for Tropical Relish and let stand for 30 minutes. Pre-heat sauté pan over medium high heat; add olive oil, salt and pepper scallops. Place seasoned scallops in sauté pan and let sear without stirring for approximately 1 minute; add shallots and garlic and stir. Add wine and reduce liquid by half. Add relish, quickly stir and remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Yield
4-6 appetizer portions

Sautéed Bay Scallops with Warm Tropical Relish

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