Description
Gordon Ramsay’s scallop recipe with a twist is a delightful dish that combines perfectly seared scallops with a fresh and zesty salad. The scallops are cooked to golden perfection, complemented by a vibrant salad tossed in a lemony dressing.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
- 1 head Boston lettuce, torn if needed
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon, divided
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
Scallops:
- 6-8 large scallops, cleaned
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Mix Boston lettuce with sliced peas and radishes. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss well.
- Cook the Scallops: Pat dry scallops. Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sear scallops on one side, then flip and cook the other side. Squeeze lemon juice over and shake the pan.
- Serve: Divide salad onto plates. Arrange scallops on or around the salad. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftover scallops do not reheat well.
- Store any extra salad separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 4g
- Sodium: Approx. 500mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg
