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Seared Scallops with Spicy Papaya Sauce

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"I made this for my husbands birthday, and it was a hit. We both ooohed and aaahed throughout dinner."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 43 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 small papaya - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound sea scallops

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, combine papaya, red pepper, jalapeno onion, lime juice, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large sealable bag, combine flour, black pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add scallops, and shake to coat.
  3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook and stir until golden. Serve scallops over papaya sauce.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by Esmee
This is a great recipe if you are having guests over for dinner. Easy to make, impressive to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2004 by ABoston
Like others, I skipped flouring the scallops and just seared them over medium-high heat for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by DAVE HACHEY
This meal was absolutely delicious. The only thing we did different was lightly simmer the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2005 by JLDUFF
I was very excited to make this recipe after reading all of the reviews, but I was a tad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by WISSA3
This was okay. I chose to flour and fry the scallops, if I make this again, I won't. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2003 by HILARY2000
This recipe was ok. I made it last night for Valentine's day dinner and I expected a lot more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by MKLEIN18
really good. I would put less onion, and more Jalapeno, cilantro and of the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2006 by Marissa's Mommy
I loved this recipe for how easy it was to make. I kept the salsa at room temp so it wouldn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2006 by bethanykate
This is really good - however, it does make a TON of sauce!! (and really, what else can you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2004 by LisaA