Warm Scallop Salad With Toasted Sesame Dressing

Name: Warm Scallop Salad With Toasted Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups dried gemelli pasta (8 oz.); 6 cups shredded Chinese cabbage or 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; ¼ cup rice vinegar or ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons salad oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 12 ounces fresh sea scallops or 12 ounces shrimp; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
Rinse with cold water and drain again.
3
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, cabbage, and green onions.
4
Divide mixture among four dinner plates.
5
Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small bowl stir together vinegar, 2 tablespoons or the oil, the soy sauce, honey, and crushed red pepper.
6
Set aside.
7
Rinse scallops; pat dry.
8
Set aside.
9
In a skillet cook and stir the sesame seed over medium heat about 5 minutes or until toasted.
10
Remove from skillet.
11
Add remaining oil ot skillet.
12
Add scallops.
13
Cook and stir for 1 to 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque.
14
If desired, place romaine leaves on top of pasta mixture on plates.
15
Place the scallops in romaine leaves.
16
Drizzle dressing over salads and sprinkle with toasted sesame seed.

849

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups dried gemelli pasta (8 oz.), 6 cups shredded Chinese cabbage or 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce, 4 green onions, thinly sliced, ¼ cup rice vinegar or ¼ cup white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Warm Scallop Salad With Toasted Sesame Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!