Grilled Sea Scallops With Papaya Salsa Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb scallops
- 1 x ripe papaya peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 med red onion minced
- 1/4 c. coarsely-minced cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 x garlic clove chopped or possibly pressed
- 1/8 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
Directions
- Seafood Alternatives: shrimpPreheat an outdoor grill to warm, or possibly till coals glow red with white ash on the edges. Rinse the scallops and pat dry; set aside. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 min.
- In a medium bowl, combine papaya, red onion, garlic, cilantro, 1 Tbsp. lime juice and pepper. Mix gently to avoid mashing the papaya. Cover and chill (it will keep for up to 2 days).
- Thread the scallops on skewers. Mix together the oil and 1 Tbsp. lime juice. Baste the scallops and place on the warm grill. Grill till opaque through, about 3 to 4 min on each side. Serve with salsa on the side.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: This delicious lowfat entree combines the sweet taste of scallops with the fresh fruit flavor of papaya.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 190g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 147 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 19% |
| Total Fat 3.2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.28g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium 526mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 9.7g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 3.92g | 3% |
| Protein 19.54g | 31% |
