Seared Scallops with Pineapple, Ginger and Lemon Grass Salsa
"I'm still on my healthy eating kick to get in shape for the summer, but refuse to resign myself to just baked chicken breasts and steamed broccoli. This recipe was exactly what I needed tonight something that involves a little bit of real cooking, fresh seafood, and a ton of flavor. I will have to keep this one in mind for the upcoming summer evenings. If scallops aren't your thing, try this recipe with jumbo prawns, calamari, or even grilled octopus!"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup chunks (165g) | 82 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lemon Grass | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Shallot | 1 tbsp minced (10g) | 7 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Safflower | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 shallot, sliced crosswise
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemon grass, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 pound French style green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil
- 4 large sea scallops