Herb And Sesame Scallops With Orange And Fennel Salad Recipe

Name: Herb And Sesame Scallops With Orange And Fennel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 head fennel, thinly sliced plus fronds; 12 sea scallops; 2 teaspoons salt, separated; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, separated; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated; 1 navel orange, supremed; 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 head fennel, thinly sliced plus fronds
12 sea scallops
2 teaspoons salt, separated
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, separated
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
1 navel orange, supremed
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced

1
On a flat dish, combine parsley, thyme, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest, and only the fronds from fennel. This will be your seasoning for the scallops.
2
Make sure to pat dry the scallops, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Roll the sides (NOT the round-flat sides) of each scallop in the herb mix (like rolling a penny across the table), and set aside until pan is hot.
4
Heat up skillet (cast iron is best) and barely coat with olive oil. When skillet is nice and hot, sear flat sides of scallops for 2 minutes per side until opaque and slightly spongy, but not too firm. You want them to cut like soft butter with a fork.
5
Set scallops aside, keeping them warm with a foil-tent until salad is ready.
6
Time for salad -- Place sliced fennel in bottom of serving bowl and top with orange supremes.
7
Add remainder of the lemon zest and juice over the salad.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
9
Toss gently and place onto serving plates.
10
Place seared scallops on top, and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped, 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Herb And Sesame Scallops With Orange And Fennel Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Herb And Sesame Scallops With Orange And Fennel Salad

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