Ingredients

• Scallops
• 12oz sea scallops
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Lime Rice
• 1 cup rice of choice
• Salt
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• Avocado Mango Salsa
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
• 1 jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 large mango, diced (substitute for pineapple, if preferred)
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• Handful of cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 limes, juiced and zested
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Begin with lime rice:
2. Follow the cooking instructions on the rice packaging
3. When cooked, remove from heat and let sit while covered for 10 minutes
4. Fold in lime juice and zest.
5. Then, prepare scallops:
6. Wash scallops and pat dry with paper towel. Season salt and pepper.
7. Heat a medium-sized skillet on high heat. When pan is hot, melt 1 tsp. butter and place scallops in the pan. (If necessary, work in batches of scallops to avoid overcrowding the pan.)
8. Sear without moving the scallops for a few minutes, until the bottom forms a crust. Turn over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the center is slightly translucent and the bottom is seared.
9. Remove from pan and set aside on a warm plate.
10. Combine salad ingredients:
11. Prepare all salad ingredients and add to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside until serving.
12. Serve:
13. Spoon some lime rice into individual bowls.
14. Top with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
15. Top the dish with seared scallops.
16. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately.