Seared Scallops With Endive and Roquefort

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1

Seared Scallops With Endive and Roquefort recipe

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

Fat

20g

If you're looking for an elegant and delicious seafood dish to impress your guests, then look no further than Seared Scallops With Endive and Roquefort. This recipe is simple enough to make on a weeknight, but elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The combination of tender seared scallops, slightly bitter endive, creamy Roquefort cheese, and tangy lime juice make this dish truly special. Serve it with a crisp white wine and some crusty bread for a meal that's sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Remove the chicory lettuce leaves from the heads, rinse well, and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2.	Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the scallops and sear on both sides until golden brown and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
3.	Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
4.	In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-high and add the walnut oil and lime juice, stirring to combine.
5.	Toss the chicory lettuce leaves in the skillet for about 30 seconds, until just wilted.
6.	Divide the chicory lettuce among plates, top with the seared scallops and crumbled Roquefort cheese, and sprinkle with snipped fresh chives. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make, with only a few simple ingredients.

The combination of succulent seared scallops, slightly bitter endive, and tangy Roquefort cheese is truly delicious.

CONS

Scallops can be expensive and may not be readily available in some areas.
This dish may not be suitable for those with a seafood allergy or intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are low in calories and fat, but high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Endive is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
Roquefort cheese is high in calcium and may have antimicrobial properties.

	2 heads chicory lettuce
	12 scallops , shelled
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 teaspoon walnut oil
	1/2 lime , juice of
	100 g Roquefort cheese , crumbled into 1 cm pieces
	2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
	salt & freshly ground black pepper