For a refreshing and delightful seafood dish, look no further than cucumber salad with scallops. This culinary creation combines the crispness of cucumbers with the tender, succulent texture of scallops, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a light summer lunch or a delectable appetizer to impress your guests, this recipe promises to deliver a burst of freshness, color, and coastal charm.
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GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SCALLOPS
This 2004 recipe draws its inspiration from Thailand, where Mark Bittman first sampled it. The original was topped with shrimp, but his version uses scallops, "a slightly more unusual and elegant combination," but don't feel tied to just scallops: any grilled meat, poultry or fish work just as well here.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With Asian or English cucumbers (or small garden cucumbers), slice thinly, preferably with a mandoline. With thick cucumbers, peel, halve lengthwise, and scoop out seeds before slicing.
- Mix vinegar, ginger, sugar and salt, and toss with cucumbers. Let stand for 30 to 60 minutes. (Refrigerate if marinating for more than an hour in warm weather.)
- Just before serving, drain excess liquid. Put 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Wait a minute, then add scallops or shrimp. Sear for about 2 minutes to a side, then remove to a plate. Turn heat to medium, add remaining oil, onions and turmeric, if you are using it. Cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onions into cucumbers, top with scallops or shrimp, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 841 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOP SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, CUCUMBER AND GORGONZOLA IN CITRUS-DIJON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, oil, mustard, and chives. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add scallops, strawberries and cucumber and toss to coat with a spoon. Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter and top with scallop mixture. Top with crumbled Gorgonzola.
GINGERED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SCALLOPS
from today's ny times, this is light and very easy to make. cooking and prep times do not reflect the 1 hour marinating time. if you're using rice wine vinegar do not add the water.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- With English cucumbers slice thinly, preferably with a mandoline.
- With thick cucumbers, peel, halve lengthwise, and scoop out seeds before slicing.
- Mix vinegar, ginger, sugar and salt, and toss with cucumbers.
- Let stand for 30 to 60 minutes.
- (Refrigerate if marinating for more than an hour in warm weather.).
- Just before serving, drain excess liquid.
- Put 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat.
- Wait a minute, then add scallops or shrimp.
- Sear for about 2 minutes to a side, then remove to a plate.
- Turn heat to medium, add remaining oil, onions and turmeric, if you are using it.
- Cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir onions into cucumbers, top with scallops or shrimp, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 769.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 21.1
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SCALLOPS
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers if they have been waxed, then trim their ends and cut them in half the long way. Scoop out seeds with a teaspoon. Sprinkle each half with about 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then place them in a colander. Let drain for about 30 minutes. Rinse lightly, and drain again. Cut into 1/8-to- 1/4-inch-thick slices and place in a bowl.
- Mix together the fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili, lemon grass and sugar. Thin with a tablespoon of water. Taste, and add more of any flavoring you wish. Toss dressing with cucumbers, and set aside.
- Place greens on a large platter. Put a large nonstick skillet over high heat. In a bowl, toss scallops with oil, then sprinkle them with salt and cayenne. When skillet begins to smoke, add scallops one at a time; do not crowd them. Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, turning as they brown; depending on their size, cook for 1 to 3 minutes on the second side. (Scallops are best when their interior is slightly underdone; cut into one to check it.)
- Toss cucumbers with most of the herbs, and spoon them and the dressing over the greens. Top with the scallops. Drizzle with sesame oil, and top with remaining herbs. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1283 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, firm cucumbers. English cucumbers are a good choice because they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly so that they will absorb the dressing more easily.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the dressing. Extra virgin olive oil has the best flavor.
- Add some fresh herbs to the dressing for extra flavor. Dill, basil, and mint are all good choices.
- If you don't have any scallops, you can substitute shrimp or crab.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Cucumber salad with scallops is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can add different herbs, vegetables, or proteins to create a salad that is uniquely yours. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this cucumber salad with scallops a try. You won't be disappointed!
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