Warm Fresh Tuna And Scallop Salad With Orange Coriander Vinaigrette Recipes

SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, combine chives, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, honey, mustard and remaining oil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds., Divide greens, carrots and tomato among four plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

AHI TUNA SALAD WITH CITRUS-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate.
• Lightly brush both sides of tuna fillets with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook tuna over medium-high heat 1 minute on each side for rare doneness. Place on plate; refrigerate 5 to 10 minutes.
• On cutting board, cut tuna diagonally into 1/4-inch slices.
• On each of 4 plates, arrange 1 1/2 cups greens; top with 6 orange segments, 1 1/2 teaspoons onions and 1/2 teaspoon almonds. Arrange tuna on greens. Drizzle 3 tablespoons dressing over tuna and greens on each plate.

WARM FRESH TUNA AND SCALLOP SALAD WITH ORANGE-CORIANDER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, combine the mustard and half of the lemon juice in a small bowl. Beat briskly until the mixture begins to thicken. Gradually add the olive oil, the remaining lemon juice and the vinegar while continuing to beat. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• To make the salad, tear the lettuces and endive into bite-sized pieces and mix them with the orange sections in a large bowl. Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss well. Divide the salad into four portions and arrange on serving plates.
• Coat the bottom of a nonstick pan with the vegetable oil. Over high heat, saute the scallops for one minute while shaking the pan. Add the tuna and shallots. Salt and pepper well. Toss briskly and cover. Cook for another minute, shaking the pan occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and let the seafood cool, uncovered, for two to three minutes. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the tuna and scallops and distribute among the four plates.