Minted Lime Scallops Recipe – Virginia Seafood

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds Sea scallops
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• ¼ cup Water
• ¼ cup Lime juice
• ¼ cup Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Grated lime zest*
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Pepper, freshly ground
• 1/8 – ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 1 Ripe avocado, diced
• Bibb or Boston lettuce