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Seared Scallops with Mango Salsa
and coconut rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days


Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Scallops
- 5⅗ fl. oz. Coconut Milk
- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 3 oz. Frozen Mangoes
- 1 Lime
- ½ oz. Hot Jalapeno Jelly
- 0.46 oz. Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Chili Pepper
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates89g
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Net Carbs86g
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Fat25g
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Protein20g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Make the Coconut Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, coconut milk, garlic salt, and 3/4 cup water to a boil. Don't worry if coconut milk has solidified. It is part of natural processes. Break up as needed.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner and set aside.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Salsa
Coarsely chop mangoes. If mangoes are frozen, rinse under cold water until thawed.
Zest and halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Stem cilantro. Tear half into smaller pieces and reserve other half as whole leaves.In a mixing bowl, combine mangoes, jalapeño jelly (to taste), torn cilantro, 1 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for sauce), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. -
3 Cook the Scallops
Pat scallops dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add scallops to hot pan. Cook until browned and scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes per side.Remove from burner and transfer scallops to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook scallops to medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and minced garlic and chili pepper (to taste) to hot pan. Stir often until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
Add 1/4 cup water, 1 Tbsp. remaining lime juice, 2 tsp. lime zest, brown sugar, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until sauce has thickened, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with scallops, sauce (to taste), and salsa (to taste). Garnish with whole cilantro leaves and squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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