Grilled Scallops with Pepper Citrus Salsa

• Cuisine
  • American
• Course
  • Appetizer
  • Snack
• Suitable for Diet
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
• Attribute Label
  • Attibute Values
• Tags
  • Fun Food
  • Fun Meals
  • Quick and Easy
  • Seafood

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

• 1 pound Sea Scallops
• 3-4 tablespoons melted butter
• Salt to taste
• 1 lime
• 1 lemon
• 1 half of a fresh orange
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple (chopped)
• 1 medium size ripe tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 cup onions (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons mined fresh parsley
• 2-3 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dried chili pepper flakes
• OR 1-2 tablespoons fresh chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1

In a medium size mixing bowl chop onions, tomatoes and pineapple; add the juice and zest from the lemon, lime

and orange. Gently stir in the parsley, add salt and peppers; toss mint sprigs into salsa; place in an airtight container and chill. Toss salsa several times while chilling and before serving.

2

Drizzle some of the melted butter on scallops and salt; grill scallops at 425 degrees for 3-4 minutes on both sides; brushing with the additional melted butter. Scallops should be opaque when done.

3

Plate scallops on a bed of lettuce leaves or shredded cabbage and top with the Citrus Salsa. Serve immediately

Salsa is best when made ahead; store in refrigerator up to 24 hours