Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad

Name: Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 head fennel, thinly sliced, plus fronds; 3 Tbsps finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh thyme, 6 sprigs; 1 lemon, zested and juice; 1 Tbsp lemon zest; 1 navel orange, supremed; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings Extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 sea scallops, pat dry, check to make sure the foot has been removed; 6 Tbsps toasted sesame seeds

This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 27g of fat, and It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. If you have fennel, parsley leaves, sea scallops, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

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Combine parsley, thyme, sesame seeds, lemon zest, and fennel fronds. Season scallops with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Sesame Seeds

Lemon Zest

Scallops

Parsley

Fennel

Thyme

Roll the sides of the scallops in herb mix. Coat a cast iron skillet or a nonstick pan with olive oil, about 2 tablespoons.

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Olive Oil

Scallops

Roll

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Place scallops in hot skillet and sear about 2 minutes per side until the scallops are opaque and firm.

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Scallops

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Place the orange supremes and fennel into a bowl. Zest and juice the lemon over the orange and fennel. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Toss gently and place onto serving plates.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Fennel

Orange