Seared Scallops with Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

1/4C        Pineapple, diced

1/4C        Mango, diced

1/4C        Cucumber, diced

1/4C        Red bell pepper, diced

2T            Cilantro, chopped

2t             Lime juice

1              Jalapeño chili, seeded and minced

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

8              Sea scallops, about 1/2lb total

Directions

In a bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and chili. Toss well to form a salsa.

Season with salt and pepper.

Set aside.

Heat a large nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat.

Coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Season the scallops with salt and pepper.

Add half of the scallops to the pan and sear, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes on each side.

Transfer the scallops to a warmed plate. Keep warm while cooking the remaining scallops in the same way.

Divide the scallops among warmed individual plates.

Spoon the salsa over the tops, dividing it evenly.

Serve immediately.