SCALLOPS WITH SALAD GREENS

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sea or bay scallops
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil, approximately
1/4 pound red leaf lettuce
1/4 pound corn salad, field salad or mache, available at many greengrocers
1 small bunch watercress
1/4 pound radicchio
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 fresh or canned black truffle shaved as thinly as possible, optional

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

Wynter Rae
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salad greens were very fresh.


BionicleRob 07
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The scallops were a little tough, but the salad greens were very fresh and flavorful.


Reese Andrews
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of salad greens I have on hand.


Dawn Patterson
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the scallops for tofu. The dish was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with scallops.


James Desn
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the scallops and the salad greens. I will definitely be making this again.


Libby Munford
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon juice and pepper to the scallops and dressing.


Doug eagle eyes Prouty
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I'm a big fan of scallops and this dish did not disappoint. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salad greens were very fresh.


Arfatjahan Eva
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the scallops and the salad greens. I will definitely be making this again.


MADNI JUTT
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Olamilekan Malik
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salad greens were very fresh.


Laurent Athuman
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The scallops were a little tough, but the salad greens were very fresh and flavorful.


Essay Unmasked
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of salad greens I have on hand.


Junior Rampersad
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the scallops for tofu. The dish was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with scallops.


Rustam Rkf
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the scallops and the salad greens. I will definitely be making this again.


Hector Gonzales
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper to the scallops and dressing.


Charlotte Givings
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I loved this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salad greens were very fresh.


Dejahnea Lowe
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The scallops were a little overcooked for my taste, but the salad greens were delicious.


Lebza Mogale
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. The scallops cook in just a few minutes and the salad greens are ready in no time.


Sonia Khatun
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This dish was a hit with my family! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the salad greens were fresh and crisp. The dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.