Seared Scallops with Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 pound large sea scallops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup diced mango
• 1/2 cup diced papaya
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mango, papaya, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and honey and mix well.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
4. Cook the scallops for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve the scallops with the salsa.

Interesting Facts

• Scallops are a type of mollusk, related to clams and mussels.
• The average scallop is about the size of a quarter.
• Papaya is a tropical fruit, native to Mexico and Central America.
• Cilantro is a type of herb, often used in Latin American and Asian cuisines.