SEA SCALLOP SALAD WITH MEYER LEMON AND POMEGRANATE

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Sea Scallop Salad with Meyer Lemon and Pomegranate image

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     quick, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Meyer lemon, peel on, diced very small (about 1/2 cup)
1 large shallot, finely diced
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Olive oil
8 large sea scallops (about 3/4 pound)
Small head radicchio or treviso, torn in large pieces
2 small Belgian endives, red or white, leaves separated
Handful of arugula leaves or watercress, optional
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Put lemon and shallot in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, add vinegar, and stir to dissolve salt. Stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Taste and correct for salt and vinegar. Set aside at room temperature.
  • Season sea scallops on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  • Place a wide cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and swirl to coat bottom of pan. When oil looks wavy, place scallops carefully in pan without crowding. Adjust heat to allow scallops to sizzle briskly. Do not move scallops for at least 2 minutes so that a crisp skin can form.
  • After 2 minutes, check to see how scallops are browning. Adjust heat if necessary (if heat is too high, scallops will blacken instead). It should take 4 to 5 minutes to get a well-browned surface. Turn scallops over with tongs or a small metal spatula, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until firm and cooked through. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel, keeping scallops browned-side up.
  • Divide radicchio, endive and arugula among 4 large salad plates. Place 2 warm scallops in the center of each plate. Stir vinaigrette vigorously and spoon about a teaspoon on each scallop. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette evenly over each salad. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 446 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ali Sultan
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This salad is so good!


Ra Ormsby
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I love this salad!


Kathleen Bailey
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This salad is amazing!


Benton Robinson
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This salad is delicious! The scallops are cooked perfectly and the dressing is so flavorful. I love the combination of flavors. It's a perfect summer salad.


Imrul Jabul
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This salad is amazing! The scallops are seared to perfection and the dressing is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Zihad Ahmed Zihad
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the dressing was light and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Farves Ahmed
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This salad is so good! The scallops are cooked perfectly, and the dressing is amazing. I love the combination of flavors. It's a perfect summer salad.


Nice Hi
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The scallops are cooked perfectly, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Anthony Donaldson
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This salad is amazing! The scallops are seared to perfection, and the dressing is so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Abid Ali Baloch
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of flavors in this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Naz
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the sweet scallops, the tangy Meyer lemon, and the crunchy pomegranate seeds. It's a perfect summer salad.


Jeffered
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always juicy and tender, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Md:Shakil Ahmed
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This sea scallop salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.