Sauteed Scallops With Watercress And Corn Salad Recipes

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together well the mustard, the vinegar,
• 2 tablespoons of the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a skillet (preferably non-stick) just large enough to hold the scallops in one layer heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the scallops, patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, for 2 minutes on each side, or until they are just golden and cooked through. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to a bowl and keep them warm. To the skillet add the shallot and about 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the scallops, and shake the skillet to coat them with the vinaigrette. In another bowl toss the remaining vinaigrette with the watercress, the carrot, and the corn, divide the salad between 2 dinner plates, and arrange half the scallops around each salad.

SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; reserve the skillet.
• Divide the watercress, cucumbers and radishes among plates.
• Season the flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, toss the scallops in the flour and cook until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes (add 1 tablespoon oil, if necessary).
• Arrange the scallops over the salads. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the lemon juice to the skillet, then remove from the heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, swirling the pan to release the browned bits. Crumble the bacon and add to the skillet along with the chives, and salt and pepper to taste; swirl to combine, then pour over the salads. Serve with the bread.

MARINATED SCALLOPS AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Carefully clean scallops of any roe, muscle, or brown connective tissue, which can become tough when marinated. Cut scallops into 1/4-inch horizontal slices. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Add scallops and toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator 5 minutes or as long as 30 minutes any longer and the acid in the lime juice would overcook the seafood.
• Meanwhile, prepare salad: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bitesize pieces and toss with dressing. Divide salad among 6 serving plates. Arrange a circle of scallops in the center of each. Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise and garnish plates along the side. Spoon leftover marinade over scallops and avocado. Serve cold.

CORN AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook corn in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Run under cold water to cool completely. Slice off kernels with a sharp knife.
• Peel strips from cucumber, quarter lengthwise, and thinly slice crosswise. Combine in a large bowl with tomatoes, watercress, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces, and cooked corn kernels.
• Just before serving, drizzle with vinegar and olive oil, season with coarse salt and ground pepper, and toss.

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and saute the scallops until they are golden and cooked through. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to a bowl and keep them warm.
• To the skillet add the shallot and about 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Remove skillet from the heat, add the scallops, and shake the skillet to coat with the vinaigrette.
• In a mixing bowl toss the remaining vinaigrette with the watercress, carrot, and corn, divide the salad between 2 dinner plates, and arrange half the scallops around each salad.

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH WATERCRESS AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and saute the scallops until they are golden and cooked through. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to a bowl and keep them warm.
• To the skillet add the shallot and about 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Remove skillet from the heat, add the scallops, and shake the skillet to coat with the vinaigrette.
• In a mixing bowl toss the remaining vinaigrette with the watercress, carrot, and corn, divide the salad between 2 dinner plates, and arrange half the scallops around each salad.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH WILTED WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet, over medium high heat; season scallops with 1/4 teaspoons salt, sugar, and pepper.
• Add scallops to pan and cook until just done, turning once, about 3 minutes total; remove and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in another skillet, over medium heat, until crisp; remove and crumble.
• Pour off all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon drippings, add shallots and garlic, and saute 2 minutes; add in broth and bring to a boil.
• Season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt and add watercress to pan.
• Barely wilt watercress, about 30 seconds.
• To serve: Place 1 cup watercress on each of 4 serving plates, along with about 4 scallops; garnish with bacon.

SCALLOPS WITH SAUTEED WATERCRESS AND GINGER

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger and cook until garlic is lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 of the watercress and cook until wilted, 1 to 3 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining watercress. Stir in lemon juice and sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper. Wipe skillet clean.
• Pat scallops dry with a paper towel; season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high. Add scallops and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until opaque throughout, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve scallops with watercress.