Scallops are a unique and delicious seafood with a tender, slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with a variety of ingredients. When cooked correctly, scallops are tender and juicy, with a delicate caramelized crust. In this warm scallop BLT salad, the scallops are seared to perfection and served over a bed of crisp lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and avocado. The creamy avocado dressing adds richness and flavor, while the crumbled blue cheese adds a touch of sharpness. This salad is a perfect meal for a warm summer day, and it's sure to impress your friends and family.
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WARM SCALLOP SALAD
Bottled dressing adds to the easy preparation for this warm, wonderful salad. Gertrudis Miller in Evansville, Indiana got the recipe from a friend years ago. "It couldn't be much quicker to make," she shares, "and it always brings compliments when I serve it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute red pepper and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add salad dressing and water; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Return scallops to the pan; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through., Place the greens in a salad bowl. Add scallop mixture and toss lightly; sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHRIMP SALAD BLTS WITH HOMEMADE TARRAGON MAYONNAISE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the tarragon mayonnaise: Whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Very, very slowly add the oil while whisking constantly (the first few additions should only be about 5 drops of oil). Continue to add the oil, whisking constantly, until all of the oil is incorporated and emulsified. Add the tarragon and cover. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate until cold.
- For the BLTs: Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Squeeze the juice from half of the lemon and add it to the water. Add the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain; cool slightly, then refrigerate until just no longer warm. Coarsely chop the shrimp (remove the tails) and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the celery and about two-thirds of the tarragon mayonnaise (or to taste). Season with salt, pepper and additional lemon juice to taste. (Any remaining mayonnaise can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day.)
- Place the bacon and tomatoes in the buns; sprinkle the tomatoes lightly with salt, then fill the buns generously with the shrimp salad. Top with the arugula and a light squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.
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
SHEET PAN BLT SALAD
Having guests over for lunch or dinner? Try this fun sheet pan meal that makes BLTs fancy and fitting for any company. Enjoy crisp, toasted bread that's full of flavor from the bacon grease, cherry tomatoes bursting with juice, fresh arugula with a spicy bite, and savory peppered bacon-all tied together with a creamy avocado mayo! Serve it straight from the pan for easy, one-pan clean up.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Sheet Pan Dinners
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange bacon in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Chop when cool enough to handle.
- Add bread cubes and cherry tomatoes to the bacon drippings in the sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated.
- Return to the oven and bake until bread is toasted and tomatoes have started to burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Add arugula and toss to coat.
- Combine avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth. Drizzle avocado mayo evenly over salad, then sprinkle chopped bacon over top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.8 calories, Carbohydrate 103 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 2108.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
WARM SALAD OF SCALLOPS & BACON
A hot grill is the key to success here - crisp bacon and a succulent scallop. A classic that everyone should try
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Starter
Time 48m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and dry the scallops and put them in a bowl. Mix 2 tbsp of the olive oil and 2 tbsp of the lemon juice in a bowl with a little salt and pepper, then pour over the scallops. Leave for 15 mins, until the scallops have turned white.
- Cut each strip of bacon in half across and wrap around a scallop. Secure with cocktail sticks.
- Whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp lemon juice with the mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk in the remaining 6 tbsp olive oil until the dressing is thick, then stir in the capers and parsley. Divide the curly endive between 8 serving plates.
- Preheat a grill to hot. Lay the scallops in one layer over a lined grill pan. Grill the scallops for 3-4 mins each side, until the bacon is crisp and golden. Put three scallops on each plate and spoon over the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.79 milligram of sodium
WARM SCALLOP SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO CHIPS
Provided by George Kelso
Categories Salad Leafy Green Appetizer Fry Quick & Easy Lemon Basil Scallop Prosciutto Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush each prosciutto slice on 1 side lightly with some of oil. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 slices prosciutto, oiled side down. Cook until bottom is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Turn prosciutto over and cook until bottom is browned, flattening with spatula, about 1 minute longer. Using tongs, transfer prosciutto to paper towels to crisp. Repeat with remaining 2 slices prosciutto. Reserve skillet.
- Place greens and basil in large bowl. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; dust lightly with flour. Heat remaining oil in reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add lemon juice and lemon peel to drippings in skillet. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour pan juices over greens and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates and top with scallops. Garnish with prosciutto chips and serve.
ELIO'S BAY SCALLOP SALAD
This recipe comes courtesy of Pietro Del Re, chef at Elio's restaurant in New York City.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a medium bowl with ice and water. Add onions, and soak until ready to fry. Drain well, and pat dry. Heat 2 inches oil in a medium saucepan to 400 degrees. Add onion, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt; set aside.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick saute pan over high heat. Dredge scallops in flour, shaking off any excess. Add scallops to pan, and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds per side. Pour out excess oil. Add wine, butter, stock, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, and remove scallops to a platter; keep warm. Simmer sauce until reduced slightly, about 30 seconds.
- Place greens in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Divide greens between two plates. Drizzle reduced sauce around the perimeter of each plate. Arrange scallops around greens. Top with fried onions.
Tips:
- High-Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Freshly shucked scallops, crisp bacon, ripe tomatoes, and a flavorful dressing will make all the difference.
- Sear Scallops Properly: Sear the scallops quickly over high heat to create a golden-brown crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the scallops will steam instead of sear.
- Make a Flavorful Dressing: The dressing is key to bringing all the flavors together. Use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh herbs for a tangy, slightly sweet, and herbaceous dressing.
- Assemble Salad Just Before Serving: Toss the salad lightly with the dressing just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting. This will keep the salad crisp and flavorful.
Conclusion:
The Warm Scallop BLT Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The tender scallops, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado are tossed in a tangy and herbaceous dressing, creating a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try today – you won't be disappointed!
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