Fresh Scallop Tacos

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Ingredients:

Avocado sauce:

  • 1 large ripe avocado (diced)

  • 120 ml water 

  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 

  • 1 jalapeno (seeded and coarsely chopped) 

  • 1 TBSP fresh lime juice 

  • 1 large garlic clove 

  • Kosher salt 

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Marinade:

  • 3 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil 

  • Finely grated zest of 1 lime 

  • 2 TBSP fresh lime juice 

  • 2 large garlic cloves (grated)

Tacos:

  • 24 sea scallops 

  • 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage or slaw 

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed under cold water 

  • 8 small corn tortillas

Directions:

  • In a blender combine the sauce ingredients and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Set aside at room temperature until ready to serve.

  • In a large bowl whisk the marinade ingredients, including 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Add the scallops to the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes while the grill preheats.

  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (230°C to 290°C).

  • In a medium bowl combine the cabbage and onion.

  • Lift the scallops one at a time from the marinade. Discard the leftover marinade.

  • Grill the scallops over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until lightly browned and just opaque in the centre, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove from the grill.

  • Warm the tortillas over direct high heat for about 10 seconds on each side.

  • Fill each tortilla with some of the cabbage mixture and three scallops. Top with the avocado sauce and serve right away.

Recipe adapted from Weber