WHITE WINE-POACHED SCALLOP AND HERB SALAD

White Wine-Poached Scallop and Herb Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups dry white wine
Coarse salt
1 bay leaf
1 to 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch half-moons (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 1/4 cup pale-green leaves, very coarsely chopped
1 small fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, core removed, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch half-moons (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 1/4 cup fronds, very coarsely chopped
20 large sea scallops (about 1 pound), tough muscles removed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, very coarsely chopped
1/3 cup fresh chives, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Steps:

Bring wine, a pinch of salt, bay leaf, celery, and fennel to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce to a simmer; cook until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a medium bowl; discard bay leaf. Set aside. Add scallops to pan; simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer scallops to bowl of vegetables; refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup poaching liquid in a small bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes.
Stir lemon juice into poaching liquid. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Slice scallops in half horizontally; toss with dressing and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Toss herbs, celery leaves, and fennel fronds in a small bowl, then divide among 4 serving plates. Top each with scallops and vegetables, dividing evenly. Drizzle with oil and dressing from bowl. Garnish each salad with a lemon wedge.