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Easy Breaded Scallops over Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

March 7, 2015 13 Comments

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Easy-Breaded-Scallops-over-Salad-with-Lemon-VinaigretteOne of my favorite ways to prepare scallops is to coat them with seasoned bread crumbs, drizzle on some olive oil, and roast them in the oven for less than 10 minutes. A sprinkle of lemon juice provides the finishing touches. I’ve served them just like that or over linguine, but always use leftovers on salad. This time, I went straight for the lettuce, so here’s my recipe for Easy Breaded Scallops over Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Including the time it takes to wash the scallops, we’re talking about a 15-minute meal.

Easy-Breaded-Scallops-over-Salad-with-Lemon-VinaigretteAnd, if I may say so, it’s a fabulous dish with glorious simplicity. You don’t need to dip the scallops in anything first, because the water that clings to them after washing will help the bread crumbs adhere. It’s best to use dry, Italian-seasoned crumbs here, and either homemade or store-bought will work. If you use my Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs, don’t add any cheese.

Easy-Breaded-Scallops-over-Salad-with-Lemon-VinaigretteYou can use the lettuce of your choice, but the scallops pair beautifully with dark, leafy greens like the spinach and kale mix pictured here. Then there’s the lemon vinaigrette, which uses equal parts olive oil and lemon juice, with a little white balsamic vinegar and salt. Since the bread crumbs have garlic powder and other seasonings, you really don’t need any extra. The dressing gets poured over the top, and gorgeous ribbons of lemon zest get added for looks and incredible flavor. (Don’t skip them!)

Easy-Breaded-Scallops-over-Salad-with-Lemon-VinaigretteThe result is a bright, refreshing, delicious salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors. You can make a meal of this with some nice rolls and fresh fruit on the side. And since this is light and healthy, you needn’t feel guilty about having cheesecake for dessert, if such a thing would ever occur to you. I’m just saying, (as I wipe dessert crumbs from my face).

Enjoy!

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Serves 4

Easy Breaded Scallops over Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A gloriously simple and healthy 15-minute meal, Easy Breaded Scallops over Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette features delicious, bright, Mediterranean flavors.

7 minPrep Time

8 minCook Time

15 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    Scallops
  • 12 ounces bay scallops (see notes if using sea scallops)
  • 1/4 cup dry, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus a bit to grease the pan
  • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Salad
  • Lemon peel ribbons from two lemons
  • 13 ounces dark, leafy greens such as spinach-kale blend

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with a bit of olive oil.
  2. In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the scallops under cold water, being careful to remove any specks of sand by gently scraping them off with a brush or your nail. It's important to closely examine each scallop to look for sand.
  3. Transfer the drained scallops to a small mixing bowl and pour the bread crumbs over them. Shake the bowl a bit to distribute the bread crumbs so they cling to the scallops. Use your hands to gently mix them if necessary.
  4. Place the breaded scallops in a single layer on the baking sheet, drizzle on the tablespoon of olive oil and bake them for about 8 minutes. (Check them after 5 minutes, cutting one open to see if it's almost done.) The scallops are done when the center is no longer pink and shiny, but is white. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become tough and rubbery.
  5. While the scallops are cooking, make your lemon vinaigrette. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and salt in a small bowl. Use a lemon zester or vegetable peeler to scrape thin ribbons of lemon zest from the lemons.
  6. To serve, plate the lettuce and top with scallops, dressing and lemon zest. Store any leftover scallops in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Notes

If using large sea scallops, you can speed up the cooking time by heating the oven to at least 425 degrees F (or 450 degrees F.) Check the scallops after five minutes, cutting one open to gauge how much time is still needed to cook them. Gently toss them with a spoon if needed, and continue cooking them for a couple extra minutes at a time, checking after each interval.They're ready when the centers are white but still tender.

If serving the scallops as a stand-alone dish or over pasta, just drizzle lemon juice over them and any extra oil as needed. (Don't use the vinaigrette.)

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Comments

  1. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says

    March 8, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    This looks wonderful and you're right, so simple. I'm always a little afraid to cook scallops for fear I'll under or over cook them but you make it sound super easy!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 9, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Scallops are really easy and fast, once you remove any sand. I just check them at regular intervals in the oven to make sure I'm not overcooking them, and I've never had a problem. :)
      Reply
  2. Tekesha says

    March 8, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Those lemon peels look like they take this right over the top! I never understood adding zest or peels to dishes until I read somewhere that they add more lemon flavor without the sourness/acidity of adding more lemon juice. So brilliant!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 9, 2015 at 8:31 am

      I guess technically the ribbons are still called zest if there's no white pith (I just corrected that in my post), but you're absolutely right that they add flavor without bitterness. Now, I want to add them to everything, lol!
      Reply
  3. [email protected] Olives & Garlic says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    I adore scallops. This is one delicious recipe, how creative!!!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 10, 2015 at 8:26 am

      I hope you try it sometime, Kathy!
      Reply
  4. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    Oh how I love Seafood, let me count the ways...I just posted on TK- Oyster Stew, Crab Bisque Soup and I forget what else. Love Seafood but you already know that! HA!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 10, 2015 at 8:27 am

      I don't think I've ever tried oysters. I'm a seafood lover too, though, so I'll have to check out your recipes!
      Reply
      • Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

        March 10, 2015 at 4:04 pm

        Hi Andrea, the other one is Crab and Sea Scallop au Gratin. I may have way too much going on at the moment especially when I can not remember what recipes I submitted to TK that posted. HA! Anyway I love bay scallops too. Hoping you are having a good week and that the weather is warming up to melt all that snow!!!
        Reply
        • Mamma C says

          March 10, 2015 at 7:45 pm

          Thanks, Cheryl. They all sound delish! I saved them to my recipe box. :) The snow is thawing, and it rained today, so it's a bit warmer but kind of foggy.
          Reply
  5. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    I would never have thought to bread scallops, what a great idea! This looks like such a simple and delicious salad...my kind of food!
    Reply
    • Mamma C says

      March 12, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Breading the scallops is my go-to way of preparing them, because it's just so easy and tasty. I know you love salads, Denise, and hope you give this one a try!
      Reply

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