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    Home » Recipes » 30 Minute Meals

    Pan Seared Scallop Tacos

    by Marilyn · Jun 23, 2019 · Updated: Mar 14, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Scallop Tacos are shear delight. I honestly can't decide which I love more - pan seared scallops or  tacos. Well, this lady wants her scallops and tacos too!  Together they satisfy all my cravings for a quick and easy mouth-watering version of fish tacos.

    Pan Seared Scallops are wrapped in tortillas with a vegetable slaw and avocado sauce

    The scallops are quickly sautéed and arranged on tortillas. Top them with a tangy, crunchy slaw and a creamy, spicy, avocado sauce. The avocado sauce is great for dipping tortilla chips in too. Win-win.

    For the taco topping, feel free to use any one of your favorite packaged shredded cabbage blends or broccoli slaw. They work nicely on the scallops, especially if you want to make these tacos quickly.

    I really enjoy this Cabbage Slaw for Tacos recipe. It is made with cabbage, red onions and jicama that are cut into the perfect size and crunch for pairing with the scallops. You can use a spiralizer or mandoline to slice the veggies, or just cut them with a chef's knife. But seriously the spiralizer is a gem to have in your kitchen.

    These pan seared scallops get a nice golden brown edge from quick pan searing and the browned butter. The smell and color of the searing scallops is a delight to behold. If you can wait a tad longer, serve them in the tortillas, with the tangy crunch slaw and the spicy avocado sauce. I prefer flour tortillas, but corn tortillas work just as well.

    So if you are ready for taco night or to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, it's time for you to dive into these golden pan-seared scallops that can be whipped up for an easy weeknight dinner.

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    Pan Seared Scallops are wrapped in tortillas with a vegetable slaw and avocado sauce

    Pan Seared Scallops for Tacos

    You will enjoy the surprise flavors in this dish of delicately pan seared scallops topped with a crunchy veggie slaw and spicy avocado sauce, all nicely served in a soft tortilla.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 278 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    Spicy Avocado Sauce

    • 1 large avocado chopped
    • 1 jalapeño pepper minced (see tips)
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

    Scallops

    • 1 extra virgin olive oil
    • 12 oz small sea scallops 50 to 60 count
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 12 taco-size tortillas

    Cabbage Slaw for Tacos

      Instructions
       

      Avocado Sauce

      • In a food processor, combine avocado, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste, water and lime juice; process until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl, cover and set aside.

      Scallops

      • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops, in small batches to avoid crowding, and cook, turning once, for 1 minute per side or until firm and opaque; add more oil as needed in between batches. Immediately arrange scallops on tortillas, dividing evenly. Top with cabbage mixture and avocado sauce.

      Cooks Tips

      Top scallops with this brightly flavored Cabbage Slaw for Tacos 
      Tips:
      * After removing the scallops from the skillet, you can individually add each tortilla to the skillet for about 15 seconds to reheat them before assembling the tacos.
      * For a milder avocado sauce, remove some or all of the seeds from the jalapeño.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 7.5mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2.4mg
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