Food at Yuri's Night 2008 was a bit expensive for what was offered. A piece of chicken marinated in Chai for $10? Not in your life. The freezer had five pieces of sashimi grade Japanese scallops, half an avocado in the fridge and a wedge of lime. What to do? Hmmm ...

Ingredients

5 Large Scallops
1/2 Avocado
1/4 Lime, juiced
1/4 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1/2 Tablespoon Cream
1 Teaspoon butter
Salt to taste

Steps 

1. Preheat cast iron pan on medium high heat.
2. Pat dry each scallop with a paper towel.
3. Lightly salt each scallop, on all sides.
4. Mix cream, avocado and lime juice. Continue to mix until smooth. Add a pinch of salt.
5. Very lightly coat scallops with the red chili powder. Err on the side of less.
6. Melt butter in pan.
7. Fry  scallops in butter for two minutes per side.
8. Serve.