Seared Scallop Salad with Grapefruit, Arugula and Spinach 288 shares This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.Seared scallops with pink grapefruit are wonderful over greens with a champagne vinaigrette as a light salad for lunch or dinner! Seared Scallop Salad with Grapefruit This light main dish salad is the kind you could easily see on the menu of a high-end restaurant, only making it at home will be a fraction of the cost.It’s simple to make and elegant enough to impress guests.

More salad recipes I love with scallops are this Pan Seared Scallops with Baby Greens and Citrus Mojo Vinaigrette and Sea Scallops, Arugula and Beet Salad.I’ve been on a grapefruit kick lately, and even if you’re not a huge fan, I think you would really love the flavor combination in this easy scallop salad.It’s great for lunch or a light dinner and ready in less than 20 minutes.

How to Cook Scallops These seared scallops cook in just a few minutes.Make sure not to overcook them so they don’t become rubbery.Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.

Season the scallops with salt and pepper.Heat the pan and let it get very hot before adding oil and scallops.Sear the scallops for a few minutes on high heat.

Don’t touch them once they’re in the pan – you want the bottoms to get a caramel-colored crust before flipping.Turn and cook for one more minute.The scallops will be done when they are still slightly transluce

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