SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-FENNEL SALAD

Seared Scallops with Grapefruit-Fennel Salad image

Seared sea scallops over a fresh grapefruit-fennel salad with shallot vinaigrette.

Provided by The Herbalist & The Carnivore

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
16 large sea scallops
½ medium red grapefruit
½ bulb fennel
3 cups baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon diced shallot
1 teaspoon brown mustard
1 teaspoon honey
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry and add to the hot pan; sear until caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway.
While scallops are cooking, peel, skin, and slice grapefruit. Slice fennel thinly, reserving a few fronds. Place grapefruit, fennel, fronds, and spinach in a large bowl.
Prepare dressing by mixing remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
Add seared scallops to the salad and mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 41.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 530.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g