Chile-Crusted Scallops with Cucumber Salad
Recipe from
EatingWell
A refreshing salad of cucumbers and roasted cashews makes a nice contrast to these smoky scallops. You can make the salad and scallop skewers up to 8 hours in advance; cover separately and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to grill.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
See More
Shop Related Products
Ingredients
-
2medium cucumberssee savings
-
1/2 cupsalted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped (2 ounces)see savings
-
2scallions, (white and light green parts), thinly slicedsee savings
-
2 teaspoonslemon juice, juicesee savings
-
1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oilsee savings
-
1/4 cupcoarsely chopped flat-leaf parsleysee savings
-
1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings
-
1 teaspooncumin seedssee savings
-
2 tablespoonsminced seeded serrano chilesee savings
-
1 teaspoonfreshly cracked black peppersee savings
-
1/2 teaspoonkosher saltsee savings
-
1-1 1/4 poundsdry sea scallops, (see Note), tough muscle removedsee savings
See More
Shop Related Products
Directions
1.
To prepare salad: Peel and seed cucumbers; quarter lengthwise and slice 1/4 inch thick. Combine the cucumbers, cashews, scallions, lemon juice, oil, parsley and salt in a large bowl.
2.
To prepare scallops: Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool, then coarsely chop. Combine the cumin seeds, chile, pepper and salt in a small bowl. Rinse scallops, pat dry and rub with the spice mixture. Thread the scallops onto four 12-inch skewers.
3.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack. Grill the scallops until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Carefully remove the scallops from the skewers. Serve warm with the cucumber salad.
Tips:
Note: Be sure to request "dry" sea scallops, which have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP). They are more flavorful and will brown properly.
When using wooden skewers: Wrap the exposed parts with foil to keep them from burning. (Contrary to conventional wisdom, soaking skewers in water doesn't protect them.)
To oil a grill: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 2. Cover the salad and scallop skewers separately and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. | Equipment: Four 12-inch skewers
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 326, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 587 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, Potassium 622 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 25%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 3,Fat 3.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
- More Recipes Like This
- Tex-Mex Chowder
- Spicy Cioppino
Articles
Cucumbers, Always Cool: Fresh Talk
... (like this delicious cucumber-lime salad with mint and feta), or use as a base for a simple hors d... salads in ribbons. Need more variety? Try petite, tender Persian cucumbers. With thin skins, too...-colored lemon cucumbers). Prepping: For salads, slice cucumbers into rounds, half moons, or small dice. If you... read more...
... (like this delicious cucumber-lime salad with mint and feta), or use as a base for a simple hors d... salads in ribbons. Need more variety? Try petite, tender Persian cucumbers. With thin skins, too...-colored lemon cucumbers). Prepping: For salads, slice cucumbers into rounds, half moons, or small dice. If you... read more...
Easy Seafood Recipes Start with Scallops: Leftover Logic
...-Pecans Wilted Salad Here's a warm salad into which you'll want to toss in those leftover scallops. The combo...The best easy seafood recipes start with scallops! Luscious nuggets from the ocean, scallops... scallops that have a pearly glow. Be sure to pull off the little hard bit from the side of each scallop... read more...
...-Pecans Wilted Salad Here's a warm salad into which you'll want to toss in those leftover scallops. The combo...The best easy seafood recipes start with scallops! Luscious nuggets from the ocean, scallops... scallops that have a pearly glow. Be sure to pull off the little hard bit from the side of each scallop... read more...
Best Cucumber Recipes: Farmers Market Faves
... to the challenge of using cucumbers in your apps, salads, main courses, and even desserts? We love the vinaigrette... did! Lighten up your meals with these great cucumber salad and sandwich recipes!...Cucumbers might be the only vegetable that, sliced on a plate, can convincingly be called "veggie... read more...
... to the challenge of using cucumbers in your apps, salads, main courses, and even desserts? We love the vinaigrette... did! Lighten up your meals with these great cucumber salad and sandwich recipes!...Cucumbers might be the only vegetable that, sliced on a plate, can convincingly be called "veggie... read more...
More Great Recipe Ideas from EatingWell
