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Seared Scallops with Grapefruit-Fennel Salad

Americanmedium4 servings
Seared Scallops with Grapefruit-Fennel Salad

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter
  • tablespoon solive oil, divided
  • large sea scallops
  • 1/2 medium red grapefruit
  • 1/2 bulbfennel
  • cup sbaby spinach leaves
  • tablespoon srice vinegar
  • tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • tablespoon diced shallot
  • teaspoon brown mustard
  • teaspoon honey
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Pat scallops dry and add to the hot pan; sear until caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway.
  2. While scallops are cooking, peel, skin, and slice grapefruit. Slice fennel thinly, reserving a few fronds. Place grapefruit, fennel, fronds, and spinach in a large bowl.
  3. Prepare dressing by mixing remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. Add seared scallops to the salad and mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over top.
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