Pan-Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad
Pan-Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad balances caramelized, tender scallops with a crisp, citrusy mix of grapefruit, fennel, and baby spinach. A tangy rice-vinegar and lemon dressing with a hint of mustard and honey ties everything together for a bright, refreshing plate. Serve this elegant yet weeknight-friendly dish for a light dinner or a special lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Pat the scallops dry and add them to the hot pan; sear until browned, 6 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 2
While the scallops cook, peel, remove the membranes from, and slice the grapefruit. Thinly slice the fennel, reserving a few fronds. Place the grapefruit, fennel, fronds, and spinach in a large bowl.
- 3
Make the dressing by whisking the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- 4
Add the seared scallops to the salad and toss to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Calories 236.03 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.4 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.5 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 37.24 mg Moderate
- Sodium 160.72 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.55 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.78 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 40.76 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source
- Potassium 52.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 32.16 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 26.43 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Mustard
About This Recipe
Pan Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad is an American appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Butter, Honey, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 236.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Pan-Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Butter, Honey, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Pan-Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 236.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Seared Scallops with Grapefruit and Fennel Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
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