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Seared Scallops with Spinach, Fennel, and Grapefruit Salad

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on June 10, 2014

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Seared Scallops with Spinach, Fennel, and Grapefruit Salad

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper 6 ounces (6 cups) baby spinach 1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin1 red grapefruit, segmented1 ½ pounds large sea scallops, tendons removed

Before You Begin

To segment the grapefruit, cut away the peel and pith. Holding the fruit over a bowl, use a paring knife to slice between the membranes to release the segments.

Instructions

  1. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add spinach, fennel, and grapefruit and toss to combine. Transfer salad to platter.
  2. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add half of scallops in single layer and cook without moving them until well browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate and tent loosely with foil. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining scallops. Arrange scallops over salad. Serve.
Seared Scallops with Spinach, Fennel, and Grapefruit Salad

Seared Scallops with Spinach, Fennel, and Grapefruit Salad

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
6 ounces (6 cups) baby spinach
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin
1 red grapefruit, segmented
1 ½ pounds large sea scallops, tendons removed

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
6 ounces (6 cups) baby spinach
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin
1 red grapefruit, segmented
1 ½ pounds large sea scallops, tendons removed

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
6 ounces (6 cups) baby spinach
1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin
1 red grapefruit, segmented
1 ½ pounds large sea scallops, tendons removed

Why This Recipe Works

Searing the scallops for just 3 minutes enhances their flavor without overcooking them.

Before You Begin

To segment the grapefruit, cut away the peel and pith. Holding the fruit over a bowl, use a paring knife to slice between the membranes to release the segments.

Instructions

  1. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add spinach, fennel, and grapefruit and toss to combine. Transfer salad to platter.
  2. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add half of scallops in single layer and cook without moving them until well browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate and tent loosely with foil. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining scallops. Arrange scallops over salad. Serve.

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