Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeone'sBlackened Scallops Recipe

Blackened Scallops Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time45m
Serves4

Pan blackened, served with crispy sweet potatoes and mango sauce

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Ingredients

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Scallops

Crispy Sweet Potatoes

Mango Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mango Sauce

    Peel and dice the ripe mango. In a blender, combine the diced mango, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

    Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss them in a bowl with cornstarch, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Sweet Potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.

  2. 4

    Blacken the Scallops

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Coat the scallops in blackening seasoning on both sides. Once the oil is hot, add the scallops to the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until the scallops are blackened and cooked through.

Plating

  1. 5

    Serve

    On each plate, place a bed of crispy sweet potatoes. Top with blackened scallops and drizzle the mango sauce over the scallops. Serve immediately.

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