{"id":8428,"date":"2018-03-19T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/mariners-menu\/?p=8428"},"modified":"2023-12-20T10:22:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:22:46","slug":"southwest-style-sauteed-scallops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/mariners-menu\/southwest-style-sauteed-scallops\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwest-Style Saut\u00e9ed Scallops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Prepare tomato mixture just before cooking scallops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a large bowl, gently mix tomato, onion, lime juice, zest, parsley, salt and cayenne. <\/strong>Gently mix in avocado. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a medium skillet, melt butter and heat.\u00a0 Pat scallops dry and lightly salt and pepper. Saut\u00e9 scallops until golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon. Add scallops to the tomato-avocado mixture and stir gently. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n