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Scallop and Asparagus Salad

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • Pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus, woody seems discarded and spears cut into thirds
  • 4 ounces arugula
  • 1 lemon
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle scallops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and then add the scallops to the hot pan and cook until golden (a few minutes); turn over and cook for another minute. Transfer to plate.

  • Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover and cook for 2 more minutes or until tender; remove pan from heat.

  • Step 3: In a large bowl toss the arugula with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Divide into 4 bowls and top with the scallops and asparagus. Zest a lemon over the plates and then cut the lemon in half and squeeze juice from one half over the salads. Top with shaved Parmesan and serve.


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