Recipes
Shopping list
- Prepare salad through step 1 (10 minutes)
- Prepare scallop recipe; toss salad and serve (25 minutes)
Scallops with Creamy Bacon Corn Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
- ¾ lb Patagonian scallops, thawed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
- 8 oz tomato trinity mix (fresh diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers)
- 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon chives, coarsely chopped (optional)
Prep
- Remove corn husks and silks; slice kernels off cobs (2–3 cups) into medium bowl. Scrape cobs with back of knife to release remaining juices. Thaw scallops.
Steps
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place oil in pan, then add scallops; cook and stir 1–2 minutes or until golden, opaque, and firm. Remove pan from heat; transfer scallops to plate and cover to keep warm.
- Chop bacon into small pieces and add to same pan (wash hands); cook 4–5 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon fat, reserving one tablespoon in pan. Stir in trinity mix; cook 2–3 minutes or until soft. Combine blackening seasoning, half-and-half, and corn; add to pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3–4 more minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Transfer corn mixture to serving dish; top with scallops and chives (if desired). Serve.
Fruity-Fennel Salad
Ingredients
- 3 large oranges, for zest/juice
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons berry vinaigrette
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups spring mix salad blend
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
Prep
- Zest orange peel (1 teaspoon).
- Peel oranges and cut into segments; squeeze membranes (or other orange) for juice (½ cup).
- Cut fennel in half lengthwise; slice fennel, white part only (2 cups).
Steps
- Combine all ingredients (except spring mix and almonds) in salad bowl.
- Add spring mix and toss to coat evenly; top with almonds and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with Cajun rice, multi-grain bread, and apple pie for dessert.
- This New Orleans dish is classically made with shrimp. It can also be made with sea scallops, lobster, or your favorite seafood.
Scallops with Creamy Bacon Corn Sauce
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 400, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 810mg, Total Carb 37g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 7g, Protein 35g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 35%, Iron 20%
Fruity-Fennel Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 130, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 170mg, Total Carb 16g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 11g, Protein 2g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 80%, Iron 6%