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  • Grilled Sea Scallops With Papaya Salsa

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    Grilled Sea Scallops With Papaya Salsa
    Servings: 4
    by Global Cookbook
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    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

    1. 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.
    2. 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).
    3. 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.
    4. This recipe yields 4 servings.
    5. Comments: This delicious lowfat entree combines the sweet taste of scallops with the fresh fruit flavor of papaya.

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