GINGERED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SCALLOPS

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from today's ny times, this is light and very easy to make. cooking and prep times do not reflect the 1 hour marinating time. if you're using rice wine vinegar do not add the water.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs cucumbers (preferably english or hothouse)
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar, diluted with
1/4 cup water
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons other neutral oil
1 lb sea scallops, cut in half (or shrimp, peeled)
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • With English cucumbers slice thinly, preferably with a mandoline.
  • With thick cucumbers, peel, halve lengthwise, and scoop out seeds before slicing.
  • Mix vinegar, ginger, sugar and salt, and toss with cucumbers.
  • Let stand for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • (Refrigerate if marinating for more than an hour in warm weather.).
  • Just before serving, drain excess liquid.
  • Put 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat.
  • Wait a minute, then add scallops or shrimp.
  • Sear for about 2 minutes to a side, then remove to a plate.
  • Turn heat to medium, add remaining oil, onions and turmeric, if you are using it.
  • Cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir onions into cucumbers, top with scallops or shrimp, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 769.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 21.1

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