Seared Scallops with Grapefruit-Fennel Salad

For a light dinner that's quick and easy to prepare, try this spinach salad topped with seared scallops, grapefruit, and fennel that's ready in under 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 16 large sea scallops
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard
• ½ medium red grapefruit
• ½ bulb fennel
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon diced shallot

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry and add to the hot pan; sear until caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 2

While scallops are cooking, peel, skin, and slice grapefruit. Slice fennel thinly, reserving a few fronds. Place grapefruit, fennel, fronds, and spinach in a large bowl.

Step 3

Prepare dressing by mixing remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Add seared scallops to the salad and mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over top.