
Seared Scallop and Watermelon Salad With Sparkling Mint Vinaigrette
Seared Scallop and Watermelon Salad With Sparkling Mint Vinaigrette takes roughly 45 minutes from beginning to end. One serving contains 169 calories, 4g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 8 and costs $1.45 per serving. This recipe from Foodista has 1 fans. It works well as a reasonably priced hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and pescatarian diet. Summer will be even more special with this recipe. If you have pepper, watermelon, radishes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 39%. This score is rather bad. Similar recipes are Seared Scallop and Watermelon Salad with Sparkling Mint Vinaigrette, Seared Scallop Watermelon Salad with Sparkling Mint Vinaigrette, and Seared Scallop Salad With Mango And Fruit Vinaigrette.
- Serves: 8
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish, antipasti, salad, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
- Health Rating: 5.0
Ingredients
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agave nectar | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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baby arugula | 141.748 | grams | None |
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butter | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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cayenne pepper | 8.0 | servings | None |
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champagne vinegar | 3.0 | Tbsps | None |
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grape seed oil | 109.0 | milliliters | None |
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mint leaves | 22.5 | grams | None |
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oil | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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pepper | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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radishes | 1.0 | bunch | None |
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salt | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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salt and pepper | 8.0 | servings | None |
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diver scallops | 8.0 | extra larges | None |
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watermelon | 8.0 | slices | None |

agave nectar
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None

baby arugula
Qty: 141.748
Metric: grams
Price: None

butter
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None

cayenne pepper
Qty: 8.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
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champagne vinegar
Qty: 3.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None

grape seed oil
Qty: 109.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None

mint leaves
Qty: 22.5
Metric: grams
Price: None

oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

pepper
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

radishes
Qty: 1.0
Metric: bunch
Price: None

salt
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

salt and pepper
Qty: 8.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

diver scallops
Qty: 8.0
Metric: extra larges
Price: None

watermelon
Qty: 8.0
Metric: slices
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Using a 2- 3 inch cookie cutter, cut the watermelon into 8 rounds. Slice the radishes thin and set aside.Pat the scallops dry and remove the foot.
Ingredients:
- watermelon
- radish
- scallops
- cookies
Equipment:
- cookie cutter
Step 2: Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
Ingredients:
- cayenne pepper
- pepper
- salt
Step 3: Heat a large skillet to high.
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 4: Drizzle a scant amount of oil in the skillet and carefully rub it around with a paper towel. When the skillet is smoking; place the scallops top down. Sear for 1 1/2 minutes until you can see carmelization around the edges.Using tongs or a metal spatula, flip the scallops.
Ingredients:
- scallops
- cooking oil
- dry seasoning rub
Equipment:
- paper towels
- frying pan
- spatula
- tongs
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and cook 1-2 more minutes.Puree the mint, vinegar, grape seed oil, agave, salt and pepper in the blender. To assemble
Step 1: Place a handful of arugula on a plate.
Ingredients:
- arugula
Step 2: Add one watermelon round on the arugula, followed by a scallop. Arrange the radishes around and drizzle with mint vinaigrette.Makes 8 first-course servings, or 2-4 dinner servings.
Ingredients:
- vinaigrette
- watermelon
- radish
- arugula
- scallops
- mint
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
---|---|---|
Calories | 168.62 kcal | 8.43% |
Fat | 5.67 g | 8.72% |
Saturated Fat | 1.35 g | 8.46% |
Carbohydrates | 28.59 g | 9.53% |
Net Carbohydrates | 26.25 g | 9.55% |
Sugar | 21.99 g | 24.43% |
Cholesterol | 7.36 mg | 2.45% |
Sodium | 566.77 mg | 24.64% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 4.43 g | 8.87% |
Vitamin A | 3044.78 IU | 60.9% |
Vitamin C | 30.09 mg | 36.47% |
Vitamin K | 23.15 µg | 22.05% |
Potassium | 491.88 mg | 14.05% |
Manganese | 0.27 mg | 13.28% |
Vitamin E | 1.78 mg | 11.88% |
Magnesium | 46.68 mg | 11.67% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 11.12% |
Phosphorus | 101.06 mg | 10.11% |
Fiber | 2.34 g | 9.35% |
Folate | 36.7 µg | 9.18% |
Copper | 0.16 mg | 8.0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.12 mg | 7.96% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.77 mg | 7.65% |
Iron | 1.37 mg | 7.6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12 mg | 6.78% |
Calcium | 62.29 mg | 6.23% |
Selenium | 3.44 µg | 4.92% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.94 mg | 4.72% |
Zinc | 0.61 mg | 4.07% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.21 µg | 3.57% |