Seared Scallops

Serves 4

• 2 small papaya (seeded, peeled and chopped)
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp. Cilantro
• 1 tsp. seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tbsp. flour
• pinch each of salt and pepper
• 8 good sized scallops

In a medium bowl combine papaya, peppers, onion, juice and cilantro. Set aside.

In a sealable bag, put the flour, salt,  pepper and scallops. Shake to coat surface.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the scallops and cook only for a couple of minutes until golden in colour. Do not over cook or they will be like rubber.

To plate, add a generous spoonful of sauce on the plate and place the scallops on top. You now have a new appetizer.  There will be many oohs and ahhs over this dish. Now you can just smile and demurely say “you are too kind”.