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Perfect Seared Scallops and Spicy Kani Salad
5 from 72 votes

Perfect Seared Scallops and Spicy Kani Salad

This recipe combines seared sea scallops with a spicy kani salad made from imitation or fresh crab meat mixed with a sriracha mayonnaise dressing. Scallops are cooked to a golden-brown sear with a tender opaque center, while the crab salad contributes cool, creamy heat and crunch from green onions and panko crumbs. This pairing balances warm, buttery seafood with fresh spicy salad textures.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Main Course

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

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  1. First make your sriracha sauce and set aside.
  2. Next shred your crab or imitation crab to make the base of your salad.
  3. Top with your spicy "dressing" and chopped green onions.
  4. Then it's time for the scallops! <3 They'll cook FAST, making this a quick and easy appetizer, lunch, dinner or side dish!
  5. Pat scallops dry, season with a little salt and pepper and set aside.
  6. Heat a stainless steel pan/skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and wait for it to get hot before adding your scallops.
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. 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!
  10. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% 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.