Best 8 Sauteed Scallops With Watercress And Corn Salad Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our meticulously crafted sauteed scallops, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors. Picture perfectly seared scallops, their tender flesh yielding to the touch, nestled amidst a tapestry of vibrant watercress and delicate corn salad, creating a visual masterpiece. Each bite promises an explosion of flavors, from the briny sweetness of the scallops to the peppery zest of watercress, and the subtle crunch of corn salad, complemented by a harmonious blend of seasonings that elevate this dish to an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS AND CORN SALAD



Sauteed Scallops with Watercress and Corn Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound sea scallops
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 large bunch of watercress, coarse stems discarded, rinsed and spun dry (about 3 cups)
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup cooked fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together well the mustard, the vinegar,
  • 2 tablespoons of the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a skillet (preferably non-stick) just large enough to hold the scallops in one layer heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the scallops, patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, for 2 minutes on each side, or until they are just golden and cooked through. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to a bowl and keep them warm. To the skillet add the shallot and about 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the scallops, and shake the skillet to coat them with the vinaigrette. In another bowl toss the remaining vinaigrette with the watercress, the carrot, and the corn, divide the salad between 2 dinner plates, and arrange half the scallops around each salad.

SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 strips bacon
2 bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed
2 Kirby cucumbers, cut into spears
1 bunch radishes, quartered
1/3 cup instant flour (such as Wondra)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 pounds large sea scallops (about 16)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
4 thick slices rustic bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; reserve the skillet.
  • Divide the watercress, cucumbers and radishes among plates.
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, toss the scallops in the flour and cook until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes (add 1 tablespoon oil, if necessary).
  • Arrange the scallops over the salads. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the lemon juice to the skillet, then remove from the heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, swirling the pan to release the browned bits. Crumble the bacon and add to the skillet along with the chives, and salt and pepper to taste; swirl to combine, then pour over the salads. Serve with the bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 56 milligrams, Sodium 731 milligrams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams

MARINATED SCALLOPS AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound sea scallops
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
6 shallots, finely diced
2 small bunches cilantro, leaves only, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 large bunches watercress, stems removed, leaves washed and well dried
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled

Steps:

  • Carefully clean scallops of any roe, muscle, or brown connective tissue, which can become tough when marinated. Cut scallops into 1/4-inch horizontal slices. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Add scallops and toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator 5 minutes or as long as 30 minutes any longer and the acid in the lime juice would overcook the seafood.
  • Meanwhile, prepare salad: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bitesize pieces and toss with dressing. Divide salad among 6 serving plates. Arrange a circle of scallops in the center of each. Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise and garnish plates along the side. Spoon leftover marinade over scallops and avocado. Serve cold.

CORN AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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If you're transporting the salad, whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate container; toss with the salad just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ears corn
1 English cucumber
1 small red onion
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 bunch watercress
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook corn in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Run under cold water to cool completely. Slice off kernels with a sharp knife.
  • Peel strips from cucumber, quarter lengthwise, and thinly slice crosswise. Combine in a large bowl with tomatoes, watercress, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces, and cooked corn kernels.
  • Just before serving, drizzle with vinegar and olive oil, season with coarse salt and ground pepper, and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS AND CORN SALAD



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This flavorful seafood salad has a sweetness from the warm scallops and fresh corn.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Corn Salad

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ pound scallops
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 bunch watercress, trimmed and chopped
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup fresh corn kernels

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and saute the scallops until they are golden and cooked through. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to a bowl and keep them warm.
  • To the skillet add the shallot and about 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Remove skillet from the heat, add the scallops, and shake the skillet to coat with the vinaigrette.
  • In a mixing bowl toss the remaining vinaigrette with the watercress, carrot, and corn, divide the salad between 2 dinner plates, and arrange half the scallops around each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS AND CORN SALAD



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This flavorful seafood salad has a sweetness from the warm scallops and fresh corn.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Corn Salad

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ pound scallops
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 bunch watercress, trimmed and chopped
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup fresh corn kernels

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and saute the scallops until they are golden and cooked through. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to a bowl and keep them warm.
  • To the skillet add the shallot and about 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Remove skillet from the heat, add the scallops, and shake the skillet to coat with the vinaigrette.
  • In a mixing bowl toss the remaining vinaigrette with the watercress, carrot, and corn, divide the salad between 2 dinner plates, and arrange half the scallops around each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH WILTED WATERCRESS



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Have you tried watercress? It is very earthy and slighly bitter. The flavor goes very well with the sweetness of scallops. This is a healthy, fast recipes from "Cooking Light" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 slices center-cut bacon
1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chicken broth
8 ounces watercress, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet, over medium high heat; season scallops with 1/4 teaspoons salt, sugar, and pepper.
  • Add scallops to pan and cook until just done, turning once, about 3 minutes total; remove and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in another skillet, over medium heat, until crisp; remove and crumble.
  • Pour off all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon drippings, add shallots and garlic, and saute 2 minutes; add in broth and bring to a boil.
  • Season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt and add watercress to pan.
  • Barely wilt watercress, about 30 seconds.
  • To serve: Place 1 cup watercress on each of 4 serving plates, along with about 4 scallops; garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 891.7, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 22.7

SCALLOPS WITH SAUTEED WATERCRESS AND GINGER



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The sauteed watercress is also great served with seared steak -- just substitute a big pinch of red-pepper flakes for the ginger and omit the sesame seeds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
3 bunches watercress (about 5 ounces each), thick ends trimmed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound large sea scallops (about 12)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger and cook until garlic is lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 of the watercress and cook until wilted, 1 to 3 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining watercress. Stir in lemon juice and sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Pat scallops dry with a paper towel; season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high. Add scallops and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until opaque throughout, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve scallops with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 22 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the freshest scallops, choose those that are plump and have a briny scent. Avoid any scallops that appear slimy or have an off odor.
  • Before cooking, pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This will help them sear properly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Season the scallops liberally with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance their natural flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the scallops. They should be cooked just until they are opaque throughout. Overcooked scallops will become tough and chewy.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sides. They are delicious with a simple salad, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be cooked in a variety of ways. The sautéed scallops with watercress and corn salad recipe is a great way to enjoy this seafood delicacy. The scallops are cooked quickly and easily, and the watercress and corn salad adds a refreshing and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to impress your guests at your next dinner party.

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