Green Scallop Tacos
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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
- 2 garlic skin left on, cloves
- 16 scallop about 1 lb, fresh
- 2 small jalapeños
- 1/8 tsp salt kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 large bunch cilantro leaves only, fresh
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- 1 large bunch parsley (leaves only)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced small)
- 1 medium avocado haas
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tbsp water as needed
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.
Nutrition Information
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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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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