Scallops Pecans Wilted Salad Recipes

Steps:

• PREPARE SALAD:.
• Thaw scallops, if frozen.
• Halve scallops horizontally (about 1/2 inch thick).
• Rinse scallops; pat dry.
• In a dry skillet cook and stir pecans over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted.
• Transfer pecans to bowl; set aside.
• Season scallops with salt and black pepper.
• In the same skillet cook scallops in hot oil over medium-high heat just until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer scallops to bowl with pecans; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Cover; keep warm.
• In a bowl toss together arugula and endive.
• PREPARE DRESSING:.
• In a saucepan combine syrup, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakesr.
• Bring to boiling; remove from heat.
• Toss greens with three-quarters of the warm dressing.
• Cover with plate for 30 to 60 seconds or until arugula begins to wilt.
• Toss remainder of dressing with scallop mixture.
• Divide greens among 4 plates; top with scallop mixture. .
• ** For even cooking in this recipe we halve the scallops horizontally so they will be about 1/2-inch thick.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• In a bowl toss cabbage, carrot, and scallion with 2 tablespoons soy sauce mixture.
• Remove tough muscles from side of each scallop if necessary. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy non-stick skillet just large enough to hold scallops in one layer, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallops until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a bowl. Add remaining soy sauce mixture to skillet and boil until reduced to a glaze. Add glaze to scallops and toss to coat well. Keep scallops warm.
• Add slaw to skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, just until cabbage is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season slaw with salt and pepper.
• Serve slaw topped with scallops and garnished with scallion greens.

Steps:

• Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Arrange scallops in skillet, and cook on 1 side until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Flip, and cook until scallops are opaque, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Reduce heat to medium, and add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet. Add garlic, and cook for 15 seconds. Add spinach, arugula, red-pepper flakes, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing greens often, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter, top with scallops, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Make praline:
• In a bowl stir together pecans, salt, and cayenne. In a dry small heavy skillet or saucepan cook sugar over moderate heat, stirring with a fork, until melted and cook, without stirring, swirling skillet or pan, until a golden caramel. Add pecan mixture and stir to coat nuts with caramel. Spoon praline onto a sheet of foil and cool. Transfer praline to a cutting board and chop fine. Praline can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
• Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and halve any large scallops. On a sheet of wax paper combine flour, salt, cumin, and cayenne and dip flat sides of each scallop into mixture to coat, knocking off excess. In a skillet heat butter and olive oil over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté scallops, flat sides down, until golden and just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each flat side. Remove skillet from heat and cool scallops slightly.
• In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice , extra-virgin olive oil, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Peel and pit avocado and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Cut wedges in half crosswise and add to dressing. Add scallops with any liquid remaining in skillet, tatsoi or spinach, and praline and gently toss to coat.