Scallops, with their tender and succulent meat, are a seafood delicacy that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. When paired with salad greens, scallops create a dish that is both flavorful and refreshing. The briny sweetness of the scallops complements the crisp and bitter notes of the greens, while a simple dressing ties all the elements together. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elegant dish for a special occasion, scallops with salad greens is a surefire winner.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SCALLOP SALAD
This ultrasimple scallop salad, brought to The Times in 2012, comes from Jair Téllez's restaurant in Mexico City, MeroToro. Easy enough for a weeknight, it requires only a few ingredients. Tender, earthy boiled potatoes complement the quick-seared scallops, while spring onions lend a bit of sharpness.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put a dry skillet on medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the spring onions, cut-side down, and cook until charred. Remove from heat, chop and put in a large serving bowl.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and cook until browned; remove and add to the serving bowl.
- Keep the skillet on medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the scallops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute, never turning. Turn off the heat. Add an additional tablespoon olive oil and the sherry vinegar and stir. Add the scallops, cooking liquid and mixed greens and herbs to the bowl with the spring onions and potatoes and toss, adding more olive oil and vinegar as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning; serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 621, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 46 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 863 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD
What an easy way to fix a special and delicious meal. The balsamic, tarragon and honey blend beautifully. -Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED SCALLOP SALAD
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan over high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Place watercress and fennel in a medium bowl, and toss with enough dressing to coat.
- Lightly brush scallops with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill scallops until just opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Divide greens evenly between four plates. Top with 3 scallops each. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
CARIBBEAN GRILLED SCALLOP SALAD
Boston lettuce has a mild taste and tender texture. Rinse it gently, pat dry and refrigerate with moistened paper towels until ready to assemble salad. (Total time: 16 mins.)This is a very nice and pretty salad dish. Cooking Light Magazine, August/05. Making of the salad included in prep time -- not cooling time. Update 06/19/2008 - after making this again I tweaked it a bit; the first thing I did was used a rub that I used for another dish - recipe #283294 which added quite a kick! Also, I was remiss about including Emeril's Creole Seasoning recipe #146819 number. Also, used a vinaigrette that I had for another salad and added more of the mango chutney!!!:)
Provided by Manami
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare grill to high heat.
- Pat scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons fish rub evenly over scallops.
- Coat scallops with cooking spray.
- Place scallops on grill rack; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done.
- Remove scallops.
- Add pineapple to grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side.
- Remove pineapple from grill; chop pineapple.
- Combine salad greens, lettuce, pineapple, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Chop large pieces of chutney.
- Combine chutney, lime juice, olive oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon fish rub in a small bowl (add red pepper flakes, if using).
- Add dressing to salad, and toss well.
- Place 1 1/2 cups salad into each of 4 bowls.
- Arrange 3 scallops over each salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 77.3, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 10.4, Protein 9.1
SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH ANDOUILLE AND BABY GREENS
Categories Salad Leafy Green Pork Shellfish Appetizer Sauté Dinner Sausage Seafood Scallop Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk chopped shallots, Sherry wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover dressing and let stand at room temperature. Rewhisk before using.)
- Toss mixed baby greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Heat 2 tablespoons of remaining olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet in single layer. Cook until scallops are just opaque in center and lightly browned and all juices have evaporated, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over high heat. Add sausage and sauté until crisp, about 3 minutes. Return scallops to skillet and stir just until heated through, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle scallop and andouille sausage mixture around salads, dividing equally. Drizzle scallop and andouille sausage mixture with some of remaining dressing. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
- Smoked pork-and-beef sausages, sold at specialty foods stores and supermarkets. Kielbasa can be substituted.
SCALLOPS WITH SALAD GREENS
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If sea scallops are used, cut them crosswise in half. If bay scallops are used, leave them whole. The scallops may be cooked in a skillet or, preferably, on a gas- or wood-fired grill. If they are to be cooked on a grill, preheat the grill until it is quite hot. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. If they are to be cooked on the grill, rub them all over with 1 tablespoon of oil. Set aside.
- To prepare the lettuce, corn salad, watercress and radicchio, pull off and discard any tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse and drain thoroughly. Put the greens in a bowl.
- Put 3 tablespoons of oil in a mixing bowl, and add the 2 tablespoons vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Beat thoroughly with a wire whisk. Pour the sauce over the greens and toss.
- If the scallops are to be grilled, put them on the grill, and cook briefly about 1 minute or slightly longer. Cooking times will depend on the size of the scallops. Turn the scallops and cook on the second side 1 minute or longer. If the scallops are to be cooked in a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, and when it is quite hot, add the scallops. Shaking the skillet and stirring, cook for 2 minutes or longer. Do not overcook.
- Place the salad greens in an oval or circular serving dish. Arrange the scallops neatly around the greens. Reserve any leftover oil in the skillet.
- Heat the butter in a small saucepan until it is hazelnut brown. Do not allow it to blacken. Line a saucepan with a small strainer, and strain in the butter. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vinegar.
- Add any leftover oil from the skillet and blend. Spoon this sauce over the scallops. If desired, sprinkle with truffle shavings and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 571 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOP SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to saute pan. When oil is heated, add scallops and shrimp. After about 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink, add calamari. Continue to cook approximately 1 minute or until calamari firms. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add greens, peppers, onion, tomato and cucumber. In a separate bowl, add 2 ounces oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk until incorporated. Place seafood on salad and then drizzle dressing on top. Add basil for garnish.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BITTER GREENS, FRIED SHALLOTS AND ANDOUILLE
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, add the flour and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the sliced shallots in the flour and shake off any excess. Fry the shallots until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
- Whisk together, the sherry vinegar, and Dijon mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and saute until crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the sausage to a paper towel lined plate.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the pan that was used for the andouille was cooked in. Sear the scallops until caramelized on both sides, no more than 2 or 3 minutes per side.
- Toss all the greens in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each salad with 3 scallops and garnish with the sausage, chives and the fried shallots.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FLAVOURED GREENS
Cooking for friends? This sophisticated starter is a taste sensation with lemon, anchovies and garlic packing a punch
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Canapes, Dinner
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat half the oil in a frying pan. Add the shallots, garlic and lemon zest, and fry gently until soft. Add the greens the anchovies, and cook for 5 mins until the leaves are wilted.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick pan, then add the scallops and fry for 1-2 mins on each side. Add the butter and lemon juice to the pan and swirl until the butter melts and you have a glossy sauce. Divide the cabbage and scallops between 6 plates and serve with the pan juices spooned over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.33 milligram of sodium
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH NEW POTATOES AND GREENS
This warm salad makes for a quick, light supper. Be careful not to overcook the scallops, or they'll lose their subtle texture. If you can, make the lemon dressing earlier in the day to allow flavors to blend.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Potato
Time 43m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the dressing, in a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, lemon zest and juice, mustard, anchovy paste, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Process until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil.
- Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan, add water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain and let stand until just cool enough to handle.
- Cut each potato in half or quarters, if the potatoes are large.
- In a bowl, toss the potatoes gently with half of the dressing.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Season the scallops with the salt and black pepper.
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Place the scallops in the hot pan and sear on one side until golden, about 1 minute.
- Turn and cook on the other side until the scallops begin to turn opaque at the center, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Remove from the heat.
- To serve, toss the greens with the remaining dressing and divide among individual plates.
- Scatter the potatoes and scallops over the greens.
- Sprinkle with the chives and cracked pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 582.8, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 26.7
SCALLOP SALAD WITH NEW POTATOES IN CREAMY VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Herb Potato Shellfish Appetizer Sauté Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar and both mustards in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in mayonnaise, then cream. Mix in 2 tablespoons chives. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. Cool completely. Cut each potato crosswise into 4 slices.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add potatoes and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to plate. Add scallops to same skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
- Toss mixed greens in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad onto center of plates. Arrange scallops and potatoes atop salad. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette around scallops and potatoes. Sprinkle with additional chopped chives and serve.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops: Opt for scallops that are firm, plump, and have a slightly briny smell. Avoid any scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
- Cook scallops properly: Scallops are best cooked quickly over high heat. This will help them retain their delicate texture and flavor. Pan-searing, grilling, or broiling are all good methods for cooking scallops.
- Don't overcook scallops: Scallops are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them for just a few minutes per side, or until they are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- Pair scallops with fresh, flavorful ingredients: Scallops are a versatile ingredient that can be paired with a variety of flavors. Some good options include citrus fruits, herbs, and light sauces.
- Serve scallops immediately: Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help them retain their delicate texture and flavor.
Conclusion:
Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can create delicious and memorable scallop dishes that will impress your friends and family. Whether you are preparing a simple pan-seared scallop dinner or a more elaborate dish, these tips will help you create a meal that everyone will enjoy.
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