Grilled Scallops with Honeydew-Avocado Salsa

Grilled Scallops with Honeydew-Avocado Salsa

Kana Okada

Provided by: Food&Wine

30 mins total 0 mins prep Full Screen

Servings

To go with grilled scallops , Marcia Kiesel creates her own version of salsa verde by combining sweet honeydew and buttery avocado in a fruit salsa (yes, avocado is a fruit). The salsa is what wine geeks call "round in flavor," meaning it's not too tart or tangy, and it would be excellent with an equally "round" oaked California Chardonnay. Plus: F&W's Grilling Guide

Ingredients

• Finely grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 1/2 pound(s) honeydew melon, rind removed and melon cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 1/2 cups
• 1 Hass avocado, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pound(s) large sea scallops

Directions

• 1. Light a grill. In a large bowl, combine the lime zest and juice with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the diced honeydew melon and avocado. Season the salsa with salt and black pepper.
• 2. Drizzle the scallops with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the scallops to plates, spoon the salsa alongside and serve.

• Filed under:
• Shellfish,
• Seafood,
• Fruit,
• Avocado,
• Barbecue & Grilling,
• Easy,
• 30 Minute,
• Quick,
• Healthy,
• Main Dish,
• Dinner,
• Summer,
• Cookout,
• Entertaining

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