Seared Scallop Watermelon Salad W/ Sparkling Mint Vinaigrette

Name: Seared Scallop Watermelon Salad W/ Sparkling Mint Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mint leaf; 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons agave nectar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 xl diver scallops; cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 8 slices watermelon; 1 bunch radish; 5 ounces baby arugula; salt and pepper

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Ready In:: 13mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 8

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup mint leaf
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
8 xl diver scallops
cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
8 slices watermelon
1 bunch radish
5 ounces baby arugula
salt and pepper

directions

Using a 2- 3 inch cookie cutter, cut the watermelon into 8 rounds. Slice the radishes thin and set aside.
Pat the scallops dry and remove the “foot.” Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
Heat a large skillet to high. Drizzle a scant amount of oil in the skillet and carefully rub it around with a paper towel. When the skillet is smoking; place the scallops top down. Sear for 1 1/2 minutes until you can see carmelization around the edges.
Using tongs or a metal spatula, flip the scallops. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and cook 1-2 more minutes.
Puree the mint, vinegar, grape seed oil, agave, salt and pepper in the blender. To assemble: Place a handful of arugula on a plate. Add one watermelon round on the arugula, followed by a scallop. Arrange the radishes around and drizzle with mint vinaigrette.
Makes 8 first-course servings, or 2-4 dinner servings.

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