Best 4 Scallops With Salad Greens Recipes

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:

• 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.

WARM SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute red pepper and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add salad dressing and water; cook 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Return scallops to the pan; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through., Place the greens in a salad bowl. Add scallop mixture and toss lightly; sprinkle with pepper.

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH ANDOUILLE AND BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Whisk chopped shallots, Sherry wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover dressing and let stand at room temperature. Rewhisk before using.)
• Toss mixed baby greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Heat 2 tablespoons of remaining olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet in single layer. Cook until scallops are just opaque in center and lightly browned and all juices have evaporated, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over high heat. Add sausage and sauté until crisp, about 3 minutes. Return scallops to skillet and stir just until heated through, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle scallop and andouille sausage mixture around salads, dividing equally. Drizzle scallop and andouille sausage mixture with some of remaining dressing. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
• Smoked pork-and-beef sausages, sold at specialty foods stores and supermarkets. Kielbasa can be substituted.