Scallops-Pecans Wilted Salad Recipe

Name: Scallops-Pecans Wilted Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs fresh scallops or 1 12 lbs frozen sea scallops; ½ cup pecan halves or ½ cup pecans, chopped into quarters; salt, to taste; ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 6 cups arugula; 4 medium head endive, leaves separated and sliced crosswise (3-1/2 to 4 cups); ½ cup maple syrup; ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs fresh scallops or 1 12 lbs frozen sea scallops
½ cup pecan halves or ½ cup pecans, chopped into quarters
salt, to taste
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
6 cups arugula
4 medium head endive, leaves separated and sliced crosswise (3-1/2 to 4 cups)
½ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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PREPARE SALAD:.
2
Thaw scallops, if frozen.
3
Halve scallops horizontally (about 1/2 inch thick).
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Rinse scallops; pat dry.
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In a dry skillet cook and stir pecans over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted.
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Transfer pecans to bowl; set aside.
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Season scallops with salt and black pepper.
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In the same skillet cook scallops in hot oil over medium-high heat just until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer scallops to bowl with pecans; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Cover; keep warm.
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In a bowl toss together arugula and endive.
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PREPARE DRESSING:.
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In a saucepan combine syrup, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakesr.
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Bring to boiling; remove from heat.
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Toss greens with three-quarters of the warm dressing.
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Cover with plate for 30 to 60 seconds or until arugula begins to wilt.
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Toss remainder of dressing with scallop mixture.
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Divide greens among 4 plates; top with scallop mixture.
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** For even cooking in this recipe we halve the scallops horizontally so they will be about 1/2-inch thick.

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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: 1 12 lbs fresh scallops or 1 12 lbs frozen sea scallops, ½ cup pecan halves or ½ cup pecans, chopped into quarters, salt, to taste, ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Scallops-Pecans Wilted 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.

Scallops-Pecans Wilted Salad

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