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Scallop salad with citrus fruits (France)

Scallops with citrus fruits, France

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.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Total time 15 minutes
Cooking method:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Special diet: naturally gluten-free
Ingredients
  • 12 scallops
  • 1 bunch of dill, chopped
  • Espelette pepper or smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 Grapefruit (segments)
  • 1 Orange (supreme)
  • 1 knob of butter (for cooking the scallops)
  • a few strips of lime and orange zest (for cooking the scallops)
  • salt and pepper
  • a few leaves of sucrine
Preparation
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Keywords: Scallop salad with citrus fruits, Christmas starter recipe
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/salade-de-saint-jacques-aux-agrumes-france/