Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • Tomatillo Guacamole, recipe follows
  • Cilantro-Lime Rice, recipe follows
  • Mango Salsa, recipe follows
  • Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos
  • 1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops (about 8)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • Tomatillo Guacamole
  • 6 to 8 tomatillos, husked and coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno, coarsely chopped with seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and quartered
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Mango Salsa
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons minced Serrano chile
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • Cilantro-Lime Rice
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 5 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. First prepare the tomatillo guacamole, cilantro-lime rice, and mango salsa and set aside.
  2. Remove the tough ligament from the side of each scallop and discard. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season both sides of each scallop with salt, and cumin.
  3. In a large cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to get as hot as possible without burning the butter.
  4. Sear the scallops, turning once, until golden brown on each side, and just cooked through, about 3-5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and quarter.
  5. To assemble, toast corn tortillas, if desired, over an open flame just until slightly charred. Fill each tortilla with 2 tablespoons rice, 1 tablespoon guacamole, 1 seared and quartered scallop, and top with mango salsa. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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