Lunch: Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos

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

First prepare the tomatillo guacamole, cilantro-lime rice, and mango salsa and set aside.
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.
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.
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.
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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