Spicy Seared Scallop Salad Recipes

SEARED SPICE-RUBBED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Make the salsa verde: Combine the mustard greens, parsley, mint, tarragon, capers, anchovies, garlic and lemon zest in a large bowl. Stir in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Make the scallops: Combine the paprika, brown sugar, cumin, ground fennel, coriander, mustard powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper, then sprinkle all over with the spice mixture. Rub the spices into the scallops.
• Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add the scallops to the pan in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown and the scallops are just cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
• Serve 2 or 3 scallops per plate; top each scallop with a dollop of salsa verde, sprinkle with the Cotija cheese and top with a Fresno chile slice. Serve with chile paste and garnish with microgreens.

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Enjoy.

SPICY STIR-FRY WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil.
• In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger and sriracha. Set aside.
• Add the scallops to the skillet and sear until nice and browned, 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Crank up the heat to high. Add the baby corn, squash and broccoli and cook, stirring everything around, for 2 minutes. Then add the snow peas and chile pepper and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
• Give the reserved sauce a quick stir and add it to the skillet along with 1/2 cup water. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about a minute or two. Add the scallops back to the skillet and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
• Serve immediately over rice and garnish with the scallions and cilantro.

SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
• Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

SEARED SEA SCALLOP SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a nonreactive bowl whisk together juice, honey, white wine or rice vinegar, and salt until the honey is completely incorporated.
• Taste and adjust accordingly.
• Set aside.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add a few scallops to skillet, being careful not to crowd the pan (if scallops are too close, moisture they emit can't escape, and scallops will steam, not sear).
• Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side (and at least 30 seconds longer than you think) until golden brown on outside and scallops can be turned easily.
• Turn and cook just until opaque throughout (remove 1 scallop and cut it open to check).
• Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining scallops.
• To serve, arrange greens and vegetables on individual plates. Place scallops on top, whisk dressing to recombine, then drizzle sparingly over top. Recipe Source: by Katherine Fausset, et al; (Villard Books) Reprinted with permission.

SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, combine chives, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, honey, mustard and remaining oil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds., Divide greens, carrots and tomato among four plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Combine flour, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cardamom in a small bowl. Dip each halved scallop into the flour mixture to coat; set aside.
• Place daikon rounds on serving platter. Top each with shredded lettuce; set aside.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with olive-oil spray, add coated scallops, and sear until light golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer each seared scallop half to a daikon round. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SPICY CARROT COULIS

Steps:

• Make the coulis: Put carrots, garlic, onion, vinegar, cayenne, salt, honey and broth in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until carrots are very soft, about 15 minutes. Purée all ingredients thoroughly in a blender and strain if necessary - it should be very smooth. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Coulis should not be too thick, but rather similar to a thin milkshake. Keep warm if not made ahead.
• Prepare the scallops: Set 2 wide cast-iron skillets or a large griddle over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, film with olive oil. As oil heats and just before cooking, season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides. When oil is wavy, place scallops in pan without crowding. Leave scallops undisturbed to brown well and crisp on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until cooked through, but juicy. Place scallops browned side up on paper towels to blot bottoms.
• To serve, ladle about 1/4 cup warm coulis onto individual warmed dinner plates. Set scallops on top, browned side up. Sprinkle with cilantro, chives and sliced chiles. Serve with lime wedges.