TATSOI AND WARM SCALLOP SALAD WITH SPICY PECAN PRALINE

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Pecan     Scallop     Avocado     Summer     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

For praline
1/3 cup pecans, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large firm-ripe avocado (preferably California)
7 cups tatsoi (thick, spoon-shaped Asian greens) or baby spinach leaves, washed well and spun dry

Steps:

  • Make praline:
  • In a bowl stir together pecans, salt, and cayenne. In a dry small heavy skillet or saucepan cook sugar over moderate heat, stirring with a fork, until melted and cook, without stirring, swirling skillet or pan, until a golden caramel. Add pecan mixture and stir to coat nuts with caramel. Spoon praline onto a sheet of foil and cool. Transfer praline to a cutting board and chop fine. Praline can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
  • Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and halve any large scallops. On a sheet of wax paper combine flour, salt, cumin, and cayenne and dip flat sides of each scallop into mixture to coat, knocking off excess. In a skillet heat butter and olive oil over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté scallops, flat sides down, until golden and just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each flat side. Remove skillet from heat and cool scallops slightly.
  • In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice , extra-virgin olive oil, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Peel and pit avocado and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Cut wedges in half crosswise and add to dressing. Add scallops with any liquid remaining in skillet, tatsoi or spinach, and praline and gently toss to coat.

Nnamdi Udezue
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I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salad was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shabbir Ahmed
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the tatsoi is a great addition. The spicy pecan praline is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this dish.


Aseda Yeboah
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I would have preferred a milder dressing, such as a vinaigrette. The scallops were cooked well, though.


Irfan Aziz
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the tatsoi adds a nice crunch. The spicy pecan praline is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this dish.


Fajar Fajar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the tatsoi was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again!


Innocent Lucky
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salad was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Touhid Islam
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This salad was a bit too rich for my taste. The scallops were cooked well, but the dressing was a bit too heavy. I think I would have preferred a lighter dressing, such as a vinaigrette. The spicy pecan praline was a nice touch, though.


dipaepa tahira
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I'm not usually a fan of tatsoi, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ALi official_5
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the tatsoi was a great addition. The spicy pecan praline was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. Will definitely make this again!


Axmed Abdimareem
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This tatsoi and warm scallop salad was a delightful culinary experience. The scallops were perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, and the tatsoi added a nice crunch and peppery flavor. The spicy pecan praline was the perfect finishing touch, adding a sw