Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2008

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Deep Flavor

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (9)

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme, 6 sprigs
6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 head fennel, thinly sliced, plus fronds
12 sea scallops, pat dry, check to make sure the foot has been removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Orange and Fennel Salad:

1 navel orange, supremed
1/2 lemon, zested and juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine parsley, thyme, sesame seeds, lemon zest, and fennel fronds. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Roll the sides of the scallops in herb mix. Coat a cast iron skillet or a nonstick pan with olive oil, about 2 tablespoons. Place scallops in hot skillet and sear about 2 minutes per side until the scallops are opaque and firm.

Orange and Fennel Salad:

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.

Place seared scallops on top.

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recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
carol san juan capistrano, CA 09-10-2009
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One of my favorites
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great salad meal. I serve the entire recipe over fresh baby spinach. It is a healthy dish that also makes a great... presentationRead more
recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
Darlene Mt vernon, OH 07-04-2009
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a first for me.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

me and my friend tim had the orange and fennel salad for the first time excellent and the scallops so good never had them... before so glad i tried them what a wonderful combo thanks for the recipe. we will be putting the recipe in our binder. refreshing and yummyRead more
recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
Maria Mount Holly, NJ 07-02-2009
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OVEN?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I JUST FINISHED WATCHING THE SHOW ON MY DVR RACHEL USED PRE-TOASTED SESAME SEEDS, BUT MENTIONED IF WE CANNOT FIND IT... PRE-TOASTED TO TOAST THEM. DURING THIS SHOW, SHE NEVER USED THE OVEN. IT MUST HAVE BEEN AN ERROR. HOPE THIS HELPS. MARIARead more
recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
Angela Astoria, NY 03-04-2009
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Oven?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I think I remember from the show that she put something for another recipe in the over. She toasted the sesame seeds on the... stove top. I think whoever typed this up may have made a small mistake.....! The scallops are amazing though! Read more
recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
Catherine Mundelein, IL 02-17-2009
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hmmm...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I'm thinking about making this recipe myself, looks good on the show, but have never tried fennel before, yikes! I think... the oven setting is for toasting the sesame seeds.Read more
recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
alison San Francisco, CA 02-08-2009
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Super Easy and Very Fancy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

From start to finish this took no time at all, and produced restaurant quality scallops. Loved the hint of fresh citrus that... the zest added. I'm definitely going to keep this recipe in my repertoire.Read more