Seared Scallops with Spicy Papaya Sauce

(found listed under same name on allrecipes.com)

Ingredients:
1 small papaya - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sea scallops

In a medium bowl, combine papaya, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.

Coat the scallops with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook and stir until golden. Serve scallops over papaya sauce.


**Additional Suggestion: Keep half of the papaya sauce as a salsa, and puree the other half in a food processor. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat. Serve papaya puree warm on top of scallops.