Best 8 Scallops Over Salad Recipes

SEARED SEA SCALLOP SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a nonreactive bowl whisk together juice, honey, white wine or rice vinegar, and salt until the honey is completely incorporated.
• Taste and adjust accordingly.
• Set aside.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add a few scallops to skillet, being careful not to crowd the pan (if scallops are too close, moisture they emit can't escape, and scallops will steam, not sear).
• Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side (and at least 30 seconds longer than you think) until golden brown on outside and scallops can be turned easily.
• Turn and cook just until opaque throughout (remove 1 scallop and cut it open to check).
• Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining scallops.
• To serve, arrange greens and vegetables on individual plates. Place scallops on top, whisk dressing to recombine, then drizzle sparingly over top. Recipe Source: by Katherine Fausset, et al; (Villard Books) Reprinted with permission.

SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, combine chives, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, honey, mustard and remaining oil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds., Divide greens, carrots and tomato among four plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to saute pan. When oil is heated, add scallops and shrimp. After about 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink, add calamari. Continue to cook approximately 1 minute or until calamari firms. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, add greens, peppers, onion, tomato and cucumber. In a separate bowl, add 2 ounces oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk until incorporated. Place seafood on salad and then drizzle dressing on top. Add basil for garnish.

SPICY SEARED SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse sea scallops and pat dry with a towel. In a small bowl, mix together the cayenne, black pepper and garlic salt. Gently roll the scallops in the spices. Heat a non stick skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Pour in the oil and heat until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place each scallop in the pan with scallops flat side down. Cook for 2 minutes per side flipping them once.
• In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper and garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil in a stream. Combine the mixed greens and bell peppers in a large bowl. When the scallops are done, toss the dressing with the greens. Serve the scallops on top of the dressed greens

CARIBBEAN GRILLED SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill to high heat.
• Pat scallops dry with a paper towel.
• Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons fish rub evenly over scallops.
• Coat scallops with cooking spray.
• Place scallops on grill rack; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done.
• Remove scallops.
• Add pineapple to grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove pineapple from grill; chop pineapple.
• Combine salad greens, lettuce, pineapple, and avocado in a large bowl.
• Chop large pieces of chutney.
• Combine chutney, lime juice, olive oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon fish rub in a small bowl (add red pepper flakes, if using).
• Add dressing to salad, and toss well.
• Place 1 1/2 cups salad into each of 4 bowls.
• Arrange 3 scallops over each salad.

SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Put a dry skillet on medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the spring onions, cut-side down, and cook until charred. Remove from heat, chop and put in a large serving bowl.
• Reduce skillet heat to medium; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and cook until browned; remove and add to the serving bowl.
• Keep the skillet on medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the scallops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute, never turning. Turn off the heat. Add an additional tablespoon olive oil and the sherry vinegar and stir. Add the scallops, cooking liquid and mixed greens and herbs to the bowl with the spring onions and potatoes and toss, adding more olive oil and vinegar as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning; serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry and add to the hot pan; sear until caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway.
• While scallops are cooking, peel, skin, and slice grapefruit. Slice fennel thinly, reserving a few fronds. Place grapefruit, fennel, fronds, and spinach in a large bowl.
• Prepare dressing by mixing remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Add seared scallops to the salad and mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over top.

SCALLOPS WITH SALAD GREENS

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.