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Recipe of the Week 7/17: SCALLOPS, GRAPEFRUIT, ARUGULA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Yields 4 Servings 

Ingredients 

2 pink grapefruits, reserving 3 slices 

1 1/4 lb sea scallops, washed and dried with a paper towel 

2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 

salt and pepper 

8 oz baby spinach and arugula 

For the champagne vinaigrette: 

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar would work 

2 tablespoons chopped shallots 

1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper 

Instructions 

  1.  

Peel the skin and white membrane off the grapefruit and separate the pieces. 

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Reserve three grapefruit slices for the vinaigrette and squeeze the juice; set aside. 

  1.  

Chop up remaining grapefruit for the salad. 

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In a medium bowl whisk olive oil, squeezed grapefruit juice (from 3 slices of grapefruit), champagne vinegar, 

chopped shallots, salt and pepper. 

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Season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a large pan on a high heat. 

  1.  

When the pan is hot, add oil and place scallops in the pan. 

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Sear without touching them for a few minutes until the bottom forms a nice caramel colored crust. 8. 

Turn and cook about another minute while their centers are still slightly translucent (you can check this by viewing them from the side). 

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Be careful not to overcook. Remove from the pan. 

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Divide the baby greens evenly between four plates. Arrange grapefruit on the plate and top with scallops; 

drizzle with vinaigrette. 

Meal Plan Check Boxes: 

2.5 Proteins 2 Fats 

Nutritional Facts: Serving: 1/4th of salad, Calories: 220, Carbohydrates: 16.5g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 2.9g, Sugar: 1.4g 

https://www.skinnytaste.com/scallops-grapefruit-arugula-and-spinach/#recipe 

www.pinterest.com/novaphysicianwellness 

Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN 

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