Spinach & Frisée Salad with Tangerines & Coriander-Crusted Scallops

 

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From EatingWell:  March/April 2010

The flavors of coriander and tangerine complement the sweet scallops in this easy-to-make dinner salad. Frisée has a big flavor and a sturdy texture, which stands up to the warm scallops. If you can’t find frisée, make your own mix of greens; escarole and curly endive are great ones to include.

4 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Tangerine Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon tangerine or orange zest
2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons finely chopped spring herbs, such as chervil, chives, tarragon and/or dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Salad

6 cups baby spinach
6 cups torn frisée
2 tangerines or oranges, segmented (see Tip)
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound dry sea scallops (see Note), patted dry
1 tablespoon canola oil

Preparation

To prepare vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, tangerine (or orange) zest and juice, vinegar, shallot, herbs, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
To prepare salad: Combine spinach, frisée and tangerine (or orange) segments in a large salad bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates.
Coarsely grind or chop coriander seeds and combine with kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of scallops. Heat canola oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the scallops and cook until they develop a golden brown crust and are just opaque all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve the scallops on the salad.

Nutrition

Per serving : 251 Calories; 12 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 8 g Mono; 37 mg Cholesterol; 15 g Carbohydrates; 22 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 518 mg Sodium; 949 mg Potassium