Servings: 4 Total time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Beginner

This scallop salad with citrus and dill is a fresh, light, and elegant starter, perfect for a Christmas meal. The dill and citrus enhance the delicate flavor of the scallops, adding a tangy and colorful note. This gluten-free dish is easy to prepare and brings a touch of color and freshness to your festive table.

Scallop salad with citrus fruits (France)

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Total time 15 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Special regime:

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Prepare the citrus fruits:

    1. Peel the grapefruit and oranges, removing all the white pith. Segment the fruit and set aside in a bowl.
    2. Collect the juice that runs off the citrus fruits into the bowl while you work, then add the lime juice.
  2. Preparing the scallops:

    1. Dry the scallops with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
    2. Cut some orange and lemon zest.
    3. Heat a non-stick frying pan with a knob of butter and the zest over medium heat. Let the zest infuse for one minute. Sear the scallops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. Remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly
  3. Prepare the vinaigrette:

    In a small bowl, combine the reserved citrus juice, the remaining olive oil, the chopped dill, salt and pepper. Whisk lightly to emulsify.

  4. Assemble the salad:

    1. On a plate or in a serving dish, arrange the salad leaves (lamb's lettuce, rocket, sucrine) if you are using them.
    2. Arrange the citrus segments and add the warm scallops. Sprinkle with a little Espelette pepper or smoked paprika.
    3. Drizzle generously with the dill vinaigrette.
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