Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to the vibrant shores of Asia: the exquisite Sesame Scallop Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, featuring succulent scallops cooked to perfection, nestled amidst a medley of crisp vegetables, and enveloped in a tantalizing ginger vinaigrette.
The sesame scallops, seared to a golden brown, offer a delightful contrast to the refreshing crunch of cucumber, radish, and carrot. The addition of edamame and wakame seaweed adds a touch of briny sweetness and umami depth, while the sprinkling of sesame seeds lends a nutty aroma and subtle crunch. The pièce de résistance is the ginger vinaigrette, a harmonious blend of tangy citrus, aromatic ginger, and savory sesame oil, which elevates the salad to a new level of culinary artistry.
But that's not all! The article also features three additional recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and add variety to your culinary repertoire. Learn how to craft the perfect Ginger Vinaigrette, a versatile dressing that can transform any salad into a gourmet delight. Discover the secrets of making delectable Sesame Crusted Tofu, a protein-packed dish that's both healthy and flavorful. And for a sweet treat, indulge in the irresistible Matcha Green Tea Truffles, a symphony of chocolate and green tea flavors that will leave you craving more.
Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will awaken your senses and leave you craving more. The Sesame Scallop Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette and the accompanying recipes in this article promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience that will impress even the most discerning palate.
SESAME-CRUSTED, PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl add ginger, garlic, green onion, cilantro, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, and sake. Whisk ingredients together.
- Place 1 teaspoon of vinaigrette in each soup spoon.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Place sesame seeds on a plate. Pat down top and bottom side of each scallop in sesame seeds.
- In a saute pan, over medium-high heat add remaining tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, add scallops, placing them sesame-crusted side down. Sear for approximately 1 minute, or until sesame seeds brown. Turn and sear on other sesame-crusted side for 1 more minute. Place 1 scallop in each soup spoon. Serve immediately.
- * The same serving format can be achieved with only 4 spoons by replenishing each guests spoon for subsequent servings.
- Recommended beverage: cold sake
SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE
My decision to devote this week's recipes to salad dressings was partly a reaction to my son's request for a bottled sesame ginger dressing. "We don't buy dressings in this house," I said huffily. The next day I looked at a bottle of sesame soy ginger dressing at a local market and was horrified to see that the second listed ingredient was sugar. I thought: I can make something sort of sweet and do better than that. And so I did. This dressing is great with green salads and cooked vegetables, as well as with noodles and grains.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, weekday, condiments
Time 5m
Yield Makes 2/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients in a minichop or blender (because the amounts are small, I prefer a minichop) and blend until homogenized.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 55 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SESAME SAUCE AND CELLOPHANE NOODLES
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak cellophane noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, until tender. Strain and set aside.
- While the noodles are soaking, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and season the tops with black pepper. Cook 2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip with spatula and cook 2 more minutes, until second side is golden brown. Add soy sauce mixture to pan and bring to a simmer, for 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and scallops are cooked through and have an opaque color.
- Serve half of the scallops over all of the cellophane noodles and top with scallions. Reserve remaining scallops for salad, if desired.
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette. Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until pink, turning once.
- Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions on each. Drizzle with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, to taste. Refrigerated leftovers.
- Combine 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup toasted sesame seed, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Slowly add 2/3 cup canola oil and 1/3 cup sesame oil in thin stream, until blended. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.
SESAME-GINGER VINAIGRETTE
Perfect for marinades and salads, this sesame-ginger vinaigrette is both healthy and delicious.
Provided by EatAndRun
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onion, ginger, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 146.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
SEARED SESAME SCALLOPS
Yield Serves 2 as main a course
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl stir together sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and pat scallops dry. Dip flat sides of each scallop in sesame mixture. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallops on flat sides until sesame seeds are golden and scallops are just cooked through, about 4 minutes total.
- Serve scallops with couscous and lemon wedges.
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE
Hot grilled shrimp and cherry tomatoes top this sesame-flavored salad.
Provided by Dole
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dole
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette. Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until pink, turning once.
- Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions on each. Drizzle with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, to taste. Refrigerated leftovers.
MISO-SESAME VINAIGRETTE THAT'S GOOD ON ANYTHING
This all-purpose miso-sesame vinaigrette is great on a simple salad with lettuces and fresh vegetables, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced onions, radishes, jicama or grated carrots, or in this Chicken and Cabbage Salad. Try it drizzled on an iceberg wedge, over sliced leftover steak, chicken or tofu, or on grilled seafood, served hot or cold. It's especially good with grilled salmon and spicy greens like watercress, mizuna or arugula.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine garlic, shallot, shoyu, vinegars, miso and sugar in a blender and blend on high speed until homogenous. (Alternatively, mash garlic and shallots in the bowl of a large granite or marble mortar and pestle into a fine paste using the pestle, then stir in the shoyu, vinegars, miso and sugar.)
- With the blender running on medium speed (the liquid should form a vortex but not jump up and splatter on the walls of the blender), slowly drizzle in the grapeseed oil. (If using a mortar and pestle, slowly drizzle in the oil as you stir vigorously with the pestle.)
- Transfer to a lidded jar. Stir in the sesame oil and sesame seeds with a spoon. Dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Shake well before using.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the scallops. They should be cooked through but still tender and juicy. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy.
- Make sure the vinaigrette is well-balanced. The flavors of the vinegar, oil, ginger, and honey should all be in harmony.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together and make the salad even more refreshing.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or microgreens. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Sesame Scallop Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a seafood lover or just looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, this recipe is sure to please.
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