Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes

Ingredients

Scallops

– 1½ lb large sea scallops
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Mango-Passion Fruit Salsa

– 1 cup ripe mango, finely diced
– ¼ cup fresh passion fruit pulp
– ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
– 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
– 1 teaspoon honey
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. Remove the small side muscle from each scallop if present.
2. Pat the scallops completely dry with paper towels.
3. Combine mango, passion fruit pulp, red bell pepper, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Stir gently and refrigerate while preparing the scallops.
5. Season scallops with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
7. Arrange scallops in a single layer without crowding the pan.
8. Sear for approximately 2 minutes until a golden crust forms.
9. Turn the scallops and add butter.
10. Cook until the scallops reach 145°F.
11. Remove from the skillet.
12. Arrange scallops on individual plates.
13. Spoon generous amounts of fresh mango-passion fruit salsa over each serving.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with coconut rice or a light tropical salad.