Spicy Buttered Seared Scallops with Fiery Corn Relish
Dive into a delicious combination of plump sea scallops seared in a smoky butter and hot sauce glaze, served over a tantalizing bed of fiery corn relish. This recipe will excite your taste buds with its rich, buttery flavors and fiery kick, making it a perfect dish for any seafood lover.
ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- 2.
Season the scallops with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3.
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter, hot sauce, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, red onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 4.
Add the corn kernels, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5.
Stir in the lime juice and cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
- 6.
Plate the corn relish and arrange the seared scallops on top. Drizzle the remaining hot sauce and melted butter over the scallops.
- 7.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
