Scallop Curry Tacos

Really Proud of this one. Scallop Curry Tacos takes the best of South Asian ingredients and pairs it with Mexican Twist! The recipe is below! Enjoy Y'all and hope you make it for your family and friends! If you want to see the video check it out here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxjcMbTHwRs

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Serving Size: 3-4 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbs ghee
1 lb raw sea scallops; room temperature (if you are buying your scallops frozen, thaw them out and be sure to remove the moisture from thawing with paper towels)
1/2 onion diced
5 garlic cloves chopped
1 1/2 tbs chopped ginger
4 tomatoes diced
1/2 head of cilantro chopped (use the stems, why not?!)
2 tbs tamarind juice
3-4 Thai chilies chopped

Spices

1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp fenugreek
1 tsp cumin seed
5-7 curry leaves; whole
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbs Fijian Masala

Garnish

1/2 white onion diced
1/2 head of cilantro; chopped
3-4 quartered limes
White or yellow tortillas

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients. Set to the side.
   
2. Heat non-stick sauté pan to medium high heat; add 1/2 tbs ghee.
   
3. Wait until pan is heated. Add scallops (careful not to over crowd the pan). Sear scallops 2 1/2 minutes on each side. Once you have seared all of your scallops, transfer them to a plate and set them aside.
   
4. Heat non-stick sauce pan to medium high heat; add 1 tbs ghee.
   
5. Once heated, add cumin seed, mustard seed, fenugreek, and curry leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
   
6. Add onion, garlic, Thai chilies, and ginger; cook for another 2 minutes or until onions are slightly translucent.
   
7. Add tomatoes cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes have cooked down.
   
8. Add spices; turmeric, red chili powder, masala, and salt. Mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
   
9. Add scallops to the tomato mixture and stir well; Cook for 2 minutes.
   
10. Turn off heat, add cilantro and tamarind juice to finish. You may add more salt to taste if needed.
    
11. Heat up your store bought tortillas, add the delicious scallop curry mix, and garnish with freshly chopped onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. !Salud!

bon appetit