Seared Scallop Tacos with Mando Avocado Salsa
Blackened scallops are magic when tucked into warm tortillas and crowned with a peppy mango and avocado salsa. These sublime scallop tacos will be a welcomed addition to taco night.
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. scallops (small) (80-120 count)
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder (I used Trader Joe's chili lime seasoning, but chili powder would work)
- 1 tsp. avocado oil
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- mango avocado salsa
- salt to taste
Instructions
Scallops
- Clean scallops and remove beard. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season scallops with chili powder
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until it smokes.
- Pour avocado oil into pan.
- Place scallops in the pan. Allow them to sear and caramelize without moving for two minutes.
- Flip scallops and sear for 2 minutes on the other side.
- Remove scallops from pan.
Layering Tacos
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 1 minute in each side.
- Fill the tacos with scallops, then shredded cabbage, then salsa on top.
- Finish tacos with a spritz of lime juice.
Notes
**Nutrition Facts**
calculated nutrition facts do not include mango avocado salsa, see this recipe post for nutrition information on the mango avocado salsa
Mango Avocado Salsa - The simplest most delicious recipe. For complete measurements and detailed instructions see this post for mango avocado salsa.
How To Make Mango Avocado Chutney or Salsa
- Choose a ripe mango without dents or bruises.
- Remove the orange flesh from the pit and dice it into small squares. (Instructions included below)
- Dice a piece of sweet raw onion to measure 1/4 cup.
- Remove the seeds and membranes from jalapeño peppers and small dice 1/4 cup of pepper.
- Choose a ripe avocado and cut it into similar-sized dice to the mango.
- Chop 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro.
- Juice 2 limes.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stir and salt to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg