Directions
Scallops with chipotle lime cream:
1. Place a dry, stainless steal pan on high heat and bring to temperature.
2. Place the canola oil in the hot pan and allow to heat, approx. 30 seconds.
3. Place the scallops dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the scallops in the hot pan leaving about a pencil width of space between each scallop.
5. Cook the scallops until they are nicely browned, turn them and repeat this procedure on the other side (approx. 1-2 minutes per side).
6. Remove scallops from pan and reserve warm.
7. Deglaze the pan with the lime juice and the white wine and reduce the volume by half.
8. Add the chipotle paste, butter, and heavy cream.
9. Reduce the sauce to desired consistency.
10. Return the scallops and the juice to the sauce and cook just to heat the scallops.
11. Serve with fresh tropical salsa.
Fruit Salsa:
1. Combine all of the salsa ingredients into a bowl.
2. Let stand refrigerated for 10-15 minutes before serving.