Grilled Sea Scallops and Tomatoes with Olive Vinaigrette |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata or other brine-cured black olives |
1 tablespoon finely chopped bottled roasted red pepper |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin) |
1/2 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained |
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges |
2 cups arugula, stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry |
Directions:
1. In a blender blend olives, roasted pepper, garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. With motor running, add 3 tablespoons oil in a stream and blend vinaigrette until emulsified.
2. Discard small tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and in a small bowl toss scallops with remaining tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over high heat until hot and grill scallops until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a plate and keep warm. Grill tomatoes over high heat until tender and lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
4. Toss arugula with half the vinaigrette and divide between 2 plates. Top arugula with scallops and tomatoes and serve with remaining vinaigrette if desired.
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