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
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Saif Mehsood
s_m@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover scallops. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Beverage
beverage82@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Keshava Rampaul
keshava_rampaul@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a gourmet dish.
Lilli Sims
s.lilli32@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the dressing was light and refreshing.
jasmine kaur
j-k30@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Wanga Mpho
m@gmail.comI added some chopped avocado to this salad and it was delicious!
Wajid Shahzad
wajid47@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover scallops.
Tiger Pet
p@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Tshepang Malapela
tshepangmalapela@aol.comI'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is really good.
Kagiso Katlego
katlegokagiso@aol.comThis is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Enterr24 Episode
e.episode20@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.
Lindsay Steffy
s.lindsay@hotmail.comThis salad is a great light lunch or dinner option. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Shauna Sallaz
s.s@hotmail.comI was skeptical about the combination of scallops and cucumbers, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go together really well, and the salad is very refreshing.
HUSNAIN MAHBOOB ali
h-a10@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover scallops. I love the addition of the cucumbers and red onion, which add a nice crunch.
Moaiz Jan
m10@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are perfectly cooked and the dressing is light and refreshing.
Raisa Rezaul
raisarezaul25@hotmail.comThis cucumber salad with scallops was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the presentation was stunning.