Fresh jumbo scallops with a quinoa and mango salsa salad.
Pan Seared Scallops and Quinoa Salad
WRITTEN BY:
Eileen
SERVES:
4
NUTRITION:
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TIME
35 Minutes minutes
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Method
1.
Cook the quinoa following the directions on the pack and let cool.
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2.
Zest 1 orange and transfer the zest to a large bowl.
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3.
Slice the outside of the oranges and cut out the segments adding them to the bowl.
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4.
Squeeze the juice from 1 orange and add it to the zest and orange segments.
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5.
When the quinoa is cool transfer it to the bowl with the mango, garlic, cilantro and tomato.
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6.
Add the chilli if desired and mix all of the ingredients together.
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7.
Taste and season with salt and black pepper
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8.
Add the extra virgin olive oil and mix once again.
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9.
Transfer to the fridge.
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10.
In a cast-iron skillet heat the canola oil until very hot.
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11.
Season the scallops with your chosen seasoning and place them into the hot pan.
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12.
Sear the scallops for about 4 minutes on each side until they have a golden crust.
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13.
Transfer the quinoa mixture to a large serving platter.
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14.
Place the scallops on top of the quinoa and garnish with extra chopped cilantro.
Shopping List
Ingredients
1.
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
2.
2 navel oranges
3.
1 small mango peeled and chopped into dice
4.
2 cloves minced garlic
5.
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro plus extra for garnish
6.
1 large tomato, diced and seeded
7.
Sea salt and black pepper
8.
1 small red chilli sliced into small rings (optional)
9.
Extra virgin olive oil, about 3-4 tablespoons
10.
2 tablespoons canola oil
11.
Seasoning of your choice
12.
4-5 large King scallops
