Sea Scallops with Watermelon Salsa
Author: Valerie@Snap-Peas
Ingredients
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1¼ pounds large sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups diced watermelon
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped mint, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • ¼ cup sliced scallions
Instructions
  1. Combine mustard, coriander, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pat scallops dry with a paper towel; sprinkle with spice mixture.
  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to skillet; swirl to coat. Add scallops; cook to desired degree of doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  3. Toss together watermelon, onion, 2 tablespoons mint, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Combine quinoa, scallions, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 2 tablespoons mint, and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice. Serve scallops over quinoa mixture; top with salsa.
Recipe by snap-peas at https://www.snap-peas.com/2018/05/12/scallops-watermelon-salsa/