Pan seared scallop tacos
These scallops are not only delicious, but they are also super easy and quick to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 lbs fresh scallops
- 2 tbs unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For taco sauce
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- Half a lime
- Salt to taste
For taco assembly
- Corn tortilla
- Shredded/chopped fresh lettuce
- 1 avocado sliced
- Cut up limes
- Half of a red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Start by lightly seasoning the scallops in a medium bowl with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pan (medium-high)
- Add unsalted butter
- Place scallops onto pan using a tong and cook for 2 min (don’t touch or move them around.)
- Turn them over and cook the other side for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Sour cream sauce
- In a small bowl add sour cream, squeeze half a lemon, salt and pepper to taste
- Mix with a spoon, taste and adjust until it becomes creamy, limey, and salty-ish.
Notes
Heat/toast corn tortillas individually on the buttery pan after removing the scallops. Toast for about 1 min per side.
Find it online: https://ethiomomma.com/recipes/pan-seared-scallop-tacos/