GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SCALLOPS
This 2004 recipe draws its inspiration from Thailand, where Mark Bittman first sampled it. The original was topped with shrimp, but his version uses scallops, "a slightly more unusual and elegant combination," but don't feel tied to just scallops: any grilled meat, poultry or fish work just as well here.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With Asian or English cucumbers (or small garden cucumbers), slice thinly, preferably with a mandoline. With thick cucumbers, peel, halve lengthwise, and scoop out seeds before slicing.
- Mix vinegar, ginger, sugar and salt, and toss with cucumbers. Let stand for 30 to 60 minutes. (Refrigerate if marinating for more than an hour in warm weather.)
- Just before serving, drain excess liquid. Put 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Wait a minute, then add scallops or shrimp. Sear for about 2 minutes to a side, then remove to a plate. Turn heat to medium, add remaining oil, onions and turmeric, if you are using it. Cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onions into cucumbers, top with scallops or shrimp, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 841 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jayden Gilliver
g.j@gmail.comThis salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Aluncedo Noncolela
aluncedononcolela83@gmail.comThis dish was delicious! The ginger and cucumber were so refreshing, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Peter Nelson
nelson.peter88@hotmail.comI loved this salad! The flavors were perfect and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Zindagi AT
zindagi94@yahoo.comThis salad was amazing! The ginger and cucumber were so refreshing, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
David Chavez Hernandez
hernandez-d@gmail.comI made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The flavors were perfect and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sabir Ustrana
ustranas@hotmail.frThis was a great recipe! The salad was light and refreshing, and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Azhar ud Din
azhar.u@yahoo.comThis salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Margaret Thompson-Quartey
tmargaret@gmail.comThis dish was delicious! The ginger and cucumber were so refreshing, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
matheesha piyaratna
piyaratna_m13@hotmail.comI loved this salad! The flavors were perfect and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Trevor Helton
helton-trevor@hotmail.comThis salad was amazing! The ginger and cucumber were so refreshing, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jacob Taylor
t-j@gmail.comI made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The flavors were perfect and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
tasnim Jahan
tasnim.j93@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad was light and refreshing, and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Minh Ho
ho21@gmail.comI loved this salad! The flavors were perfect and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Lethabo Lethabo lelope
l@gmail.comThis dish was delicious and easy to make. I used shrimp instead of scallops and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Razak Memon
memonr85@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of cucumber salads, but this one changed my mind. The ginger and scallops really took it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jay Knowzz
jay-knowzz@yahoo.comThis salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love that it's a healthy dish that's also packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Jojo Jolar
j51@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Janith Hirushan
janith_hirushan@hotmail.co.ukThis ginger cucumber salad with scallops was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was simply magical, with the ginger and cucumber providing a refreshing crunch and the scallops adding a delicate sweetness. I would highly recommend this di