- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
- Half a ripe papaya, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced red bell pepper
- 2 tsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp chopped green onion
- 1 tsp minced red onion
- Pinch of salt
- 1 lb sea scallops (about 12)
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp oil and zest. Let sit 1 hour at room temperature. Strain mixture, using a fine sieve. In another small bowl, combine honey and lime juice. Add remaining ingredients for papaya relish and mix well. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saute pan. Sauté scallops over medium heat until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. For each serving, place 3 scallops on a plate and drizzle1 tbsp lemon oil over scallops. Top with 2 tbsp papaya relish.