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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Prosper Frank
pfrank@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh summer produce.
Youssf 326
youssf_35@yahoo.comThis salad is a great summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
Md mamun Ahmmed
m-ahmmed@yahoo.comI love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Noty Aashish
notya48@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover scallops. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Saqibuddin Siddique
s_s@hotmail.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Day Day
day-day27@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the cucumber, scallops, and red onion.
Tushabe Linda
tushabe-linda@aol.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up fresh summer produce.
gulbaddin khan
gulbaddinkhan76@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so light and refreshing, and the scallops add a nice touch of protein.
Adesuyan Valentina
a11@hotmail.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Satisfactory Minecraft
minecraft-s32@gmail.comThis salad was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the combination of the cucumber, scallops, and red onion. The dressing was also perfect - light and flavorful.