4 servings
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
- 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 pound dry sea scallops, (see Scallop Tip below)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)
Preparation
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and curry powder and cook, stirring, until the shallot is beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add cider and salt and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 4 minutes.
- Pour into a large bowl and whisk in 2 teaspoons oil and vinegar. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing in a small bowl. Wipe out the pan.
- Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan and heat over medium-high. Pat scallops dry, sprinkle with the 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Add salad greens, apple, cranberries and almonds to the large bowl; toss to coat. Top with the scallops and drizzle with the reserved 1/4 cup dressing.
Tips & Notes
- Scallop Shopping Note: Be sure to buy “dry” sea scallops. “Wet” scallops, which have been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly.
- Toasted Almonds: Place sliced almonds in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.