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  • Chili Scallops with Black-Bean Salsa

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    Chili Scallops with Black-Bean Salsa
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    Servings: 4
    by bogdan mardari
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    A light dusting of spices makes tender sea scallops taste really special. The flavorful salsa can also be served as a side dish with grilled beef or chicken.

    Ingredients

    • 1 can (15 to 19 ounces) black beans,
    • rinsed and drained
    • 1 can (151⁄4 to 16 ounces) wholekernel
    • corn, drained
    • 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion
    • 1⁄4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
    • leaves, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 pound sea scallops
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • cilantro leaves and hot red chiles
    • for garnish
    • lime wedges (optional)

    Directions

    1. 1. In large bowl, mix black beans, corn, onion, chopped cilantro, lime
    2. juice, and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt. Set black-bean salsa aside.
    3. 2. Rinse scallops with cold running water to remove sand from crevices;
    4. pat dry with paper towels. In medium bowl, mix chili powder, sugar, and
    5. remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt; add scallops, tossing to coat.
    6. 3. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat
    7. until very hot. Add scallops and cook 3 to 6 minutes until scallops are
    8. lightly browned on the outside and turn opaque throughout, turning once.
    9. 4. Arrange black-bean salsa and scallops on 4 dinner plates and garnish
    10. with cilantro leaves and red chiles. Serve with lime wedges if you like.

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    Comments

    • Global Cookbook
      Global Cookbook
      This looks great bogdan! Thanks for sharing. I've saved it to the Try Soon folder in my recipe box and will let you know how it is!

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