Grilled Scallops With Yellow Bell Pepper-black Bean Salsa

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, chopped and seeded
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 whole black peppercorns
• 1 1/2 lbs jumbo sea scallops
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon cilantro
• 2 cups cooked black beans

Recipe

• 1 mix the oil, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic and quartered peppercorns in a glass bowl.
• 2 add the scallops, mix well and let rest at room temperature for one hour.
• 3 place the chunks of yellow pepper into a processor and add the mustard and vinegar.
• 4 blend for one minute.
• 5 strain the puree through a sieve and return the liquid to a blender.
• 6 turn on the blender and slowly pour the oil.
• 7 add the hot water, salt and pepper.
• 8 add the cilantro.
• 9 pour the mixture in a bowl and add the black beans.
• 10 grill the scallops on high heat for two minutes on each side.