Winter White Salad With Pan Seared Scallops
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥗 Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of winter with this elegant Winter White Salad featuring succulent pan-seared scallops. This recipe combines the freshness of lettuce with the earthiness of mushrooms, the crunch of walnuts, and the sweetness of fresh raspberries, all perfectly complemented by a tangy raspberry vinaigrette. It’s a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it ideal for any special occasion or holiday gathering.
🍽 Recipe Category: Winter
🔎 Keywords: Christmas, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Sea scallops |
| – | Salt |
| – | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 1/3 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Raspberry vinegar |
| 1/2 | Dijon mustard |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1 | Poppy seeds |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 3/4 | Lettuce |
| 12 | Mushrooms |
| 1 | Walnuts |
| 1 | Fresh raspberry |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 928.4
- Fat Content: 80.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 54.6mg
- Sodium Content: 939.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.2g
- Fiber Content: 6g
- Sugar Content: 6.8g
- Protein Content: 34.8g
Servings: 4
Recipe Instructions:
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Begin by seasoning the sea scallops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
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Carefully add the seasoned scallops to the skillet and sauté them until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side, depending on their size.
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Once cooked, drizzle the scallops with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and then transfer them to a plate, allowing them to rest while you prepare the rest of the salad.
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To make the raspberry vinaigrette, whisk together the raspberry vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds in a small bowl until well combined.
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While whisking continuously, gradually pour in the olive oil in a steady stream until the vinaigrette emulsifies and thickens slightly. Set the vinaigrette aside for later use.
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In a large mixing bowl, toss together the lettuce, sliced mushrooms, chopped walnuts, and fresh raspberries until evenly combined.
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To assemble the salad, arrange the dressed lettuce mixture on serving plates, then top with the pan-seared scallops, distributing them evenly among the plates.
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Just before serving, drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salads or serve it on the side for guests to add as desired.
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Enjoy this Winter White Salad with Pan Seared Scallops as a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s bursting with seasonal flavors and textures!
This recipe offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, with the tender scallops providing a luxurious touch to the crisp lettuce, earthy mushrooms, crunchy walnuts, and juicy raspberries. The raspberry vinaigrette adds a tangy-sweet note that ties everything together beautifully, creating a dish that’s both elegant and satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday dinner or simply craving a special meal, this Winter White Salad is sure to impress with its vibrant presentation and delightful taste.
