Originally posted August 27, 2011

Seared Scallops with Avocado and Watermelon Salad

Adapted from two different recipes... the mint, watermelon and avocado make a good backdrop to the slightly spicy seared scallops. It's a great late summer dish....

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 T canola oil
6 large sea scallops
1 small cucumber, sliced and halved
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups spring mix
2 cups (1-inch) cubed seedless watermelon
1/8 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/2 peeled avocado, cut into 8 slices

2 servings

Directions

1. Mix together salt, pepper and cumin in a bowl, roll the scallops in the mixture.

2. Arrange the lettuce, cucumber, watermelon, most of the mint leaves and the avocado on 2 plates.

3. Mix lime juice and olive oil together, and smash some mint leaves into the mixture. Divide and pour over the 2 plates.

4. Heat 2 T canola oil in a skillet until just about smoking, then add the scallops. Sear for 2 minutes on one side, then turn over and sear for two more minutes.

5. Place 3 scallops on each plate. Serve.

30 minutes