Scallop Salad Wbaby Red Potatoes Creamy Vinaigrette Recipes

SCALLOP AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For best results, make dressing a few hours ahead of time to let flavors blend: whisk together vinegar through hot mustard; whisk in mayonnaise and cream; mix in chives or seafood seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes approximately 12 minutes until just tender; drain potatoes and let cool. Cut each potato crosswise into 4 slices.
• In large skillet over high heat, sauté potatoes in 2 tablespoons oil approximately 2 minutes until golden; transfer to plate with a slotted spoon.
• In same skillet, sauté scallops approximately 1 minute per side until just cooked through.
• In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with enough vinaigrette to coat; transfer to plates. Arrange scallops and potatoes on top of greens and drizzle rest of vinaigrette over scallops and potatoes.

SCALLOP SALAD WITH NEW POTATOES IN CREAMY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar and both mustards in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in mayonnaise, then cream. Mix in 2 tablespoons chives. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. Cool completely. Cut each potato crosswise into 4 slices.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add potatoes and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to plate. Add scallops to same skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
• Toss mixed greens in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad onto center of plates. Arrange scallops and potatoes atop salad. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette around scallops and potatoes. Sprinkle with additional chopped chives and serve.