**Warm Scallop and Rice Salad: A Delightful and Nutritious Treat**
Warm up your taste buds with our delectable Warm Scallop and Rice Salad, a dish that combines the succulent sweetness of seared scallops with the comforting warmth of fluffy rice. This healthy and flavorful salad is packed with colorful vegetables, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Indulge in a medley of textures and flavors, from the tender scallops to the crunchy bell peppers and crisp snow peas. Dressed in a light and tangy dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of freshness and richness. Discover the art of preparing this dish with our easy-to-follow recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you satisfied and nourished.
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WARM SCALLOP BLT SALAD
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Reserve rendered bacon fat. Once cooled, finely chop the bacon.
- Heat a nonstick frying pan and add 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper and sear on a high heat for 90 seconds per side in the bacon fat. Do not crowd the pan. Do 5 at a time if your pan cannot hold all 10 scallops. Remove scallops from pan. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar mixture and turn heat down to low. Simmer for about 8 minutes or until you have between 1/2 and 3/4 cups of reduction.
- In a large shallow salad bowl, add loosely torn butter lettuce and top with tomatoes. Place the toasted baguette pieces around the edge of the salad bowl. Place warm seared scallops on top of salad, followed by the finely chopped cooked bacon. Drizzle salad with reduced bacon balsamic glaze. Finish with crushed black pepper. Serve with a nice, dry Sauvignon Blanc.
WARM SCALLOP RICE SALAD FROM WW
This is from the WW program and is a very old recipe, so I don't have the points info. I can give you the old daily requirement tho. It is 1 fat, 1 protein, 1/2 veggie, and 1 bread. This was tasty enough for me to make it even when I wasn't dieting, and since it is made in the microwave and in one dish easy clean up too.
Provided by Jane Whittaker
Categories Seafood
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Put the scallions, pepper and garlic in a 1 quart glass dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the scallions are tender.
- 2. Add in the rice 3/4 cup water, stir, and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring half way thru cooking. Cover and microwave on medium for 3 minutes.
- 3. Stir in scallops, cover and microwave on med for 3 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute, or until opaque.
- 4. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve over mixed greens.
SCALLOP SALAD
This ultrasimple scallop salad, brought to The Times in 2012, comes from Jair Téllez's restaurant in Mexico City, MeroToro. Easy enough for a weeknight, it requires only a few ingredients. Tender, earthy boiled potatoes complement the quick-seared scallops, while spring onions lend a bit of sharpness.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 621, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 46 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 863 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WARM WHITE-BEAN AND SCALLOP SALAD WITH SPICY TOMATO GLAZE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the beans, thyme and bay leaf in a pot over medium-low heat. Add enough cold water to cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until tender, 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine the tomato broth and orange rind in a pot over low heat and simmer for 1 minute. Add the pepper and the scallops and gently poach until barely cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove the scallops and orange rind. Return the broth to the flame and cook until it has reduced to about 1 cup and is thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Meanwhile, in the bottom of 4 large soup bowls, arrange the arugula. Spoon in the beans and divide the scallops. Drizzle with tomato glaze, then sprinkle with purple onion and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 434, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 506 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD
What an easy way to fix a special and delicious meal. The balsamic, tarragon and honey blend beautifully. -Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY LEMONY SCALLOPS, OVER KALE AND JASMINE RICE
This again is one of my GO TO meals. Easy, quick, elegant and perfect for every day or entertaining. It is so flavorful and still so pretty when you serve it. It is light with fresh citrus flavors and a quick cooking dish which makes this a breeze to make. Serve this with some fresh bread, weather you make it yourself or not. I would love this with a nice citrus salad. Even a mix of mango, papaya, pineapple and kiwi would also be nice. Something that reminds me of summer. NOTE: This is a 4 step dish, but just read the recipe through ... it isn't hard trust me. Rice takes 5 minutes in the microwave (and you can use the same bowl you will serve it in), saute kale in 5 minutes, sear the scallops in the same pan let rest 5 minutes while you make some sauce ... again in the same pan and then serve all together. Makes clean up easy for a week night. A bed of flavorful rice, topped with tangy garlic kale, topped with fresh seared scallops and a wonderful lemon sauce to tie it all together. You can make each component on it's own, but this is wonderful all together. I hope you give it a try.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Scallops -- Bring the scallops to room temperature while you start the other side dishes.
- Rice -- I used Jasmine, just the boil in bag rice. Now you can use any rice you want or have on hand. But I was in a hurry and this in the cabinet, and it works just fine. Five minutes in the microwave in a bowl of water and it is so quick and easy, why not? Just follow the directions on the box or bag. This recipe serves 4 so I like about 1/2 cup per serving. I actually used 2 bags. But again, use anything you want.
- After the rice is done, add butter, thyme, scallions, salt and pepper to taste, lemon zest, lemon juice. Mix well and cover and set to the side. It is done. You can reheat for 30 seconds in the micro if necessary. But it should stay warm covered.
- Kale -- In a large saute pan (non stick is NOT preferred). Add butter and olive oil. Bring to medium high heat and add the garlic and shallot and saute until slightly soft, 1-2 minutes. Add the kale and chicken broth and cook until slightly wilted it only takes a couple of minutes. Then add the vinegar, salt and pepper and remove to a bowl, cover and set to the side.
- Scallops -- In the same pan you cooked the kale in after lightly wiping clean, melt olive oil and butter. Pat your scallops dry and salt and pepper well. Cook on medium high heat until nice and golden brown on one side and then flip. Don't move them around, just let them get a cut crust on the first side before flipping. At least 2-3 minutes. Once flipped the other side doesn't take that long. Remove and cover with foil.
- Sauce -- In that same pan (we are saving pots and pans with this dish) add the white wine to deglaze the pan, reduce the heat to medium / medium low and add the chicken broth, thyme, lemon zest, salt, pepper and cream. Cook 2-3 minutes still on medium heat. Remove from the heat and add in the lemon juice. Heat just a minute and check seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
- Serving -- Add a spoon of the rice on each plate about 1/2 cup, then top with the kale, and top it off with the seared scallops. Drizzle with the creamy lemon sauce and enjoy! That is just perfect.
- It may seem like a lot -- but each part is very quick and very easy. When I make this I just get everything ready as it goes so quick.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your salad shine. Look for plump, firm scallops, crisp vegetables, and a good quality olive oil.
- Cook the scallops properly: Scallops are delicate and cook quickly. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become tough and rubbery. Sear them for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are just opaque in the center.
- Make sure the rice is cooked al dente: Al dente rice is slightly firm to the bite and will hold its shape well in the salad.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the scallops: If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will steam instead of sear. This will result in soggy, undercooked scallops.
- Season the salad well: A good vinaigrette is essential for a flavorful salad. Be sure to taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The scallops will start to toughen up if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This warm scallop rice salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is also healthy and delicious, give this warm scallop rice salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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