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Chili Scallops with Black-Bean Salsa Recipe
by bogdan mardari

Chili Scallops with Black-Bean Salsa

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.

Rating: 4/5
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Prep time: Romania Romanian
Cook time: Servings: 4

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. In large bowl, mix black beans, corn, onion, chopped cilantro, lime
  2. juice, and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt. Set black-bean salsa aside.
  3. 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. 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. 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.