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Green Scallop Tacos

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Toast the garlic and jalapeños in a dry skillet until golden. Remove from heat, peel garlic and seed the peppers.
  2. Combine with olive oil, cilantro and parsley in a small blender with just enough water to blend.
  3. Place in a bowl and combine with diced cucumber and avocado.
  4. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.