Perfect Seared Scallops and Spicy Kani Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
16 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Perfect Seared Scallops and Spicy Kani Salad
Description
To prepare, the spicy mayonnaise is mixed by combining mayonnaise or yogurt with sriracha to taste, providing a piquant dressing base. Crab meat or imitation crab is shredded and tossed with the spicy dressing and chopped green onions to form the kani salad. Separately, scallops are patted dry and seasoned lightly with salt and pepper.
Scallops are seared in a hot, neutral oil in a skillet, allowing a golden crust to develop over 2-3 minutes per side, careful not to overcook to retain a tender interior. The spicy kani salad complements the scallops with its creamy, mildly spicy flavor and textural contrast. Panko breadcrumbs add a subtle crunch to the salad.
The dish scales easily for more servings by increasing scallops and crab proportions. Using fresh, high-quality scallops is emphasized to achieve the best flavor and texture. The combination makes an elegant starter or light meal pairing with complementary tastes and textures.
Ingredients
- 3-4 sea scallops large, fresh
- 4 oz imitation crab or your favorite fresh crab meat
- 1 TBSP green onions chopped
- 2 TBSP panko bread crumbs
- 1-2 TBSP neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
SPICY MAYO:
- mayonnaise or vegan mayo or plain yogurt; mixed with sriracha chili sauce to taste
Instructions
- First make your sriracha sauce and set aside.
- Next shred your crab or imitation crab to make the base of your salad.
- Top with your spicy "dressing" and chopped green onions.
- Then it's time for the scallops! <3 They'll cook FAST, making this a quick and easy appetizer, lunch, dinner or side dish!
- Pat scallops dry, season with a little salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat a stainless steel pan/skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and wait for it to get hot before adding your scallops.
- If you're cooking more than just a few at a time, grab a larger pan and more oil, so you can space them out and give them room to sizzle!
- Once your pan is ready, add the scallops and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and opaque in the middle. Overcooking will be your worst enemy here so keep an eye on them -- the second side will most likely cook a teeny bit faster than the first so check it after a minute or so.
- If you want to simply cook plain scallops with a buttery wine sauce then check out this recipe. Paul likes it that way but I don't (the butter sauce is too rich for me) -- I prefer them with sriracha sauce!
- Top your crab salad with the freshly seared scallops, sprinkle with some panko breadcrumbs [I love the crunch they give to the dish!] and dig in!
Notes
- Adjust scallop and salad quantities easily to serve two or more diners.
- Choose fresh scallops from trusted seafood sources rather than frozen for superior texture and taste.
- Nutrition estimates vary with added spicy mayo amounts, so adjust to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 961mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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