Tuesday's Tidbit

I had this wonderful, witty post all written and then the stars aligned just the wrong way, the internet did this lovely thing, and POOF it was gone. We are down visiting Mr. and the internet connection along with other things is less than stellar.



So, I will give you a Tuesday's Tidbit of a most perfect summer giveaway and a wonderful new summer recipe. The giveaway is hostd by the amazing Trish over at Pink Preppy Lilly Lover. I truly cannot say enough good things about her and I adore her more than she knows. It ends tomorrow, so you must hop on over and check it out. For the recipe, just look at that picture, doesn't it look amazing and it's quick too...





Scallops with Sweet Cucumber and Mango Salsa


Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine)
2 mangoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 Kirby cucumbers or 1 regular cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops




Directions
1.Cook the rice according to the package directions. (Mr. has been on the hunt for the perfect rice cooker and he found it...I don't know how we cooked rice "the old fashioned way" for so long.)


2.In a medium bowl, combine the mangoes, cucumbers, ginger, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside.


3. Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown and the same color throughout, about 2 minutes per side.



4.Divide among individual plates and serve atop the rice with the salsa.


Hope to be around later...pray for me that I make through these episodes of being "unplugged."



Happy Tuesday. Have a great day.

Run, I mean click over to enter the giveaway at Trish's.

{Thanks to Real Simple for this yummy recipe and photo.}