ELIO'S BAY SCALLOP SALAD

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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

1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
Vegetable oil, for frying
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons canola oil
48 bay scallops, preferably Nantucket
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Homemade Chicken Stock
4 cups mixed salad greens
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

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.

Mandip Yadav
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so good, I could drink it!


Polite Makanaka
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Amazing flavors! I love the combination of the scallops, avocado, and grapefruit. This salad is a keeper.


Hammad Ahmed
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So easy and delicious! I used frozen bay scallops and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Iftikhar
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This scallop salad was a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.