Green Scallop Tacos

Name: Green Scallop Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 16 fresh scallops; 2 small jalapeños; 1/8 tsp kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp oil; 1 large bunch fresh cilantro; 1 lime; 1 large bunch parsley; 8 corn tortillas; 1 cucumber; 1 medium haas avocado; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 to 2 tbsp Water as needed

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
339 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican

Green Scallop Tacos

Iris Warren

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Green Scallop Tacos with a spicy green herb cucumber and avocado salsa and a squeeze of lime juice on top, so good!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 garlic cloves (skin left on)
16 fresh scallops (about 1 lb)
2 small jalapeños
1/8 tsp kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp oil
1 large bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only)
1 lime (cut into wedges)
1 large bunch parsley (leaves only)
8 corn tortillas
1 cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced small)
1 medium haas avocado
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 to 2 tbsp Water as needed

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Instructions

Toast the garlic and jalapeños in a dry skillet until golden. Remove from heat, peel garlic and seed the peppers.
Combine with olive oil, cilantro and parsley in a small blender with just enough water to blend.
Place in a bowl and combine with diced cucumber and avocado.
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a medium skillet over high heat, add 1/2 teaspoon oil and cook the scallops 4 at a time for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, or until they become caramelized and the center is – do not overcook. Set aside and repeat with the others.
To serve, heat the tortillas on a separate skillet about 30 to 60 seconds on each side, top each with 1/4 cup sauce and 2 scallops. Squeeze some fresh lime juice on top and eat right away.

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Serving 2tacos Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 657mg (27%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%)