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Seared Scallop Salad Recipe

A light, mellow and sweet salad dressing from a mixture of orange juice, balsamic vinegar and honey perks up the delicate, umami flavor of sea scallops. Serve the seared king scallop on a bed of mixed greens, pear chunks and walnuts, it is just simply healthy, zingy, full of bright and vibrant flavor! Besides adding texture to this easy-to-prepare starter, walnuts also add a delightful crunchy chomp and pleasant crisp-tender bite.

Ingredients :

Serves 4

  • 12 king (large) scallops

  • 1 tbsp low-fat spread or butter

  • 2 tbsp orange juice

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tbsp clear honey

  • 2 ripe pears, washed

  • 125g / 4oz rocket

  • 125g / 4oz watercress

  • 50g / 2oz walnuts

  • freshly ground black pepper

 Healthy Easy Appetizer, Starter & Snack Recipe - Seared Scallop Salad

Method :

  1. Clean the scallops removing the thin black vein from around the white meat and coral. Rinse thoroughly and dry on absorbent kitchen paper. Cut into 2-3 thick slices, depending on the scallop size.

  2. Heat a griddle pan or heavy-based frying pan, then when hot, add the low-fat spread or butter and allow to melt.

  3. Once melted, sear the scallops for 1 minute on each side or until golden. Remove from the pan and reserve.

  4. Briskly whisk together the orange juice, balsamic vinegar and honey to make the dressing and reserve. With a small, sharp knife carefully cut the pears into quarters, core then cut into chunks.

  5. Mix the rocket leaves, watercress, pear chunks and walnuts. Pile on to serving plates and top with the scallops.

  6. Drizzle over the dressing and grind over plenty of black pepper. Serve immediately.

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