Saucy Mama Pan Asian Grilled Scallop Salad & Giveaway

I was recently invited to participate in the Saucy Mama’s Fabulous with Five recipe contest featuring Saucy Mama products. They sent me a blogger’s kit that included various mustards, dressings, and marinades and I immediately came up with several ideas to try.

Today, I’m sharing my recipe for Pan Asian Grilled Scallop Salad using Saucy Mama’s Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing. Although this is a dressing, I used it as a marinade for the pan grilled scallops. The simple salad was an explosion of flavor using salad greens, red onion, dry roasted almonds, and more of the Saucy Mama’s Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing.

This recipe competition also allows me the opportunity to offer a Saucy Mama Giveaway! Simply leave a comment on this entry or ShawnsPlate facebook, subscribe to ShawnsPlate.com, or follow @ShawnsPlate on Twitter and you’re entered. Do all three and you’re entered three times! The winner will receive a Saucy Mama condiment kit(sent directly from Saucy Mama/Barhyte Specialty Foods) that includes one bottle each of Saucy Mama Sweet Heat Marinade, Saucy Mama Tarragon Lemon Mustard, and Saucy mama Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing.
***Enter by 9pm Eastern Time on May 17, 2011…Winner to be announced on May 18, 2011

Disclaimer…

While Saucy Mama was kind enough to send me a blogger’s condiment kit, it is solely used to create recipe(s) for this contest. All other ingredients were paid for by my fella & any good natural lighting for my photos was created by GOD. There is no additional compensation to me unless I win the contest but, I will have worked for that by creating a winning recipe 🙂

Simply marinade & grill scallops..then you’re ready to assemble salad!

Pan Asian Grilled Scallop Salad

Serves 4

1 pound medium sea scallops, muscle removed

1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons Saucy Mama’s Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing

4 cups Arugula or choice of salad greens, washed & dried

4 thinly sliced rounds of red onion

1/2 cup toasted almonds

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Place sea scallops and 1/2 cup Saucy Mama’s Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing in a ziploc bag. Release excess air from bag and seal. Place in a shallow dish and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.

In the meantime, separate red onion into rings. Place salad greens, red onion rings, and 4 tablespoons Saucy Mama Pacific Rim Ginger Dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat with dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates.

Heat “grill marked” heavy skillet on medium-high and add olive oil. Remove scallops from marinade, shaking off excess(discard marinade), place the scallops in a single layer, flat side down. Sear for 2 minutes, turn over and cook for and additional 1 1/2 minutes(90 seconds). Remove from heat. Divide scallops among plated salads, sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.

Comments

Kitchen Belleicious says

May 10, 2011 at 12:02 pm

I am in love with all things scallops. I think they have to be my favorite seafood because they are so dainty and fresh and delicious. They pair well with just about anything and the best is when they are coated with a glaze like you did. I am doing this recipe for us this weekend and i will let you know how it goes! Awesome!
Love the saucy mama stuff. Checking them out now

Jihanne says

May 10, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Delicious! This looks like one of those salads that you’d pay a million dollars for at a restaurant. I love how you made it at home, and it probably tastes a million times better too!

pjackson says

May 10, 2011 at 5:06 pm

OMG! what a wonderful recipe. I love scallops. The ‘marinade’ & red onion makes them even better. Job well done, keep up the good work. Luv u much cousin.

Cooking Creation says

May 10, 2011 at 7:10 pm

LOVE your use of Saucy Mama’s dressing. This is a beautiful photo and a great contest entry. Good luck! 🙂

Mindie Hilton says

May 17, 2011 at 4:08 pm

I was wanting in on this action from Saucy Mama but I entered to late. I would love to win and try the sauces. Your food looks beautiful.

mhilton05@yahoo.com

Served up with Love says

May 17, 2011 at 5:10 pm

This looks really yummy!