Scallops with Arugula
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant and elegant recipe for Scallops with Arugula. Perfectly seared sea scallops, with their golden, caramelized crust, rest atop a bed of peppery arugula tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette balanced with a touch of honey. A drizzle of garlicky butter sauce enhances the dish with rich and aromatic flavors, while optional shavings of parmesan cheese add a delightful umami finish. This quick and easy meal, ready in just 20 minutes, is perfect for a romantic dinner or an impressive yet effortless dinner party entrée. Healthy and packed with flavor, Scallops with Arugula is a seafood lover’s dream, combining simple ingredients with gourmet results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces sea scallops
- 4 cups arugula
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (optional, shaved)
Instructions
Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them very dry with paper towels. Remove the small side muscle if still attached.
Season both sides of the scallops with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the scallops to the skillet, making sure they are not touching. Sear for 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them until a golden crust forms. Flip them gently and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to form the vinaigrette.
In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
Plate the arugula and place the seared scallops on top. Drizzle any buttery garlic sauce from the skillet over the scallops.
Optional: Sprinkle with shaved parmesan for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.5 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4516 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 99.9 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 860 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1602 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
