Sautéed Bay Scallops

Sautéed Bay Scallops
with a Warm Tropical Relish

Tropical Relish

½	cup fresh Florida mango, diced	2	Tablespoons parsley, chopped
½	cup fresh Florida papaya, diced	2	Tablespoons fresh Florida lime juice
¼	cup sweet Florida red pepper, diced	1	Tablespoon olive oil
¼	cup Florida green onion, sliced	1	Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2	Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped		salt to taste
2	Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped		fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Bay Scallops
2	Tablespoon olive oil	¾	cup dry white wine
1	pound Fresh Florida bay scallops		salt to taste
2	Tablespoons shallots, chopped		fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1	teaspoon Florida garlic, chopped

Combine first twelve ingredients for Tropical Relish & let stand for 30 minutes. Pre-heat sauté pan over medium high heat; add olive oil, salt and pepper scallops. Place seasoned scallops in sauté pan and let sear without stirring for approximately 1 minute; add shallots and garlic and stir. Add wine and reduce liquid by half. Add relish, quickly stir and remove from heat. Serve Immediately!

Serves 4-6 appetizer portions.