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

Pan Seared Scallops for Tacos

Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Seafood
Difficulty: Easy
Number of Ingredients: 7
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Marilyn
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.
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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.

    Notes

    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: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.4mg