Sweet Corn Salad with Seared Sea Scallops

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    244 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Sweet Corn Salad with Seared Sea Scallops

Fresh Florida sweet corn is so versatile. Serve it boiled, steamed, or microwaved or in recipes like this Sweet Corn Salad with Seared Sea Scallops.

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Ingredients

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For the corn salad:

  • 4 ears Florida sweet corn
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ medium green bell pepper
  • 2 scallions
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 small tomatoes (or 1 medium )

For the scallops:

  • 16 sea scallops
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Juice of 1 lemon
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Instructions

  1. Remove the husks and silks from the corn. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the ear slicing close to but not into the cob. Set aside. Cut the bell pepper and scallions into small dice. Remove the seeds from the tomatoes and cut into small dice.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter in the canola oil. Add the bell pepper and scallions and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minute or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the corn kernels, thyme, salt, and pepper and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the diced tomato, cover the pan, and turn off the heat. Let the warm corn salad sit while preparing the scallops.
  3. Dry the scallops on several layers of paper towels. Be sure to remove the small muscle on the side of the scallops if you find any still attached. Salt and pepper the scallops on both sides.
  4. Place the oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the thyme (note: it will sizzle and pop). Stir the thyme around in the butter for just a few seconds and then push it to one side of the pan. Add the scallops making sure they do not touch. Cook for about 2 or until a nice sear develops. Turn the scallops and cook on the other side for 1 or 2 minutes. Be very careful not to overcook the scallops. Repeat with remaining scallops until all are cooked.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  6. To serve - mound some of the warm corn salad on a plate and top with several seared scallops. Drizzle with a small amount of the pan juices.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 593mg (25%) Potassium 501mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 838IU (17%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Potassium 501mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 838IU 17%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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