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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 refined starter, perfect for a Christmas meal. Dill and citrus fruits enhance the finesse of the scallops, bringing 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 mins
Cooking time 5 mins
Total time 15 mins
Cooking method:
Difficulty: beginner
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 12 scallops
  • 1 bunch of dill, chopped
  • Espelette pepper or smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 Grapefruit (supreme)
  • 1 Orange (supreme)
  • 1 knob of butter (for cooking scallops)
  • some lime and orange zest (for cooking the scallops)
  • salt and pepper
  • a few leaves of sugar
Preparation
  1. 1

    Prepare the citrus fruits:

    1. Peel the grapefruit and oranges, removing the white membranes. Take the supremes (segments) and set them aside in a bowl.
    2. Catch any juice that drips from the citrus into the bowl as you work, then add the lime juice.
  2. 2

    Prepare the scallops:

    1. Dry the scallops with absorbent paper. Salt and pepper lightly.
    2. Cut some orange and lemon zest.
    3. Heat a non-stick pan with a knob of butter and the zest over medium heat. Let the zests steep for a minute. Sear the scallops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they are golden on the outside and soft on the inside. Remove them from the pan and let cool
  3. 3

    Prepare the vinaigrette:

    In a small bowl, combine the juice collected from the citrus fruits, the remaining olive oil, 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 (mash, arugula, sucrine) if you are using them.
    2. Distribute 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: Saint Jacques Aux Citrus salad, Christmas entrance recipe
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/salade-de-saint-jacques-aux-agrumes-france/