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 (12)

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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
Gloria Henderson, NV 01-11-2010
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GET YOUR S***T TOGETHER FOOD NETWORK
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Fortunately I never delete the DVR'd food show episodes til I check the recipe online AND the remarks. Looks like the Food... network needs to pay more attention to their recipe writers and hire a decent proofreader. Too many mistakes and omissions are occuring in Tyler Florence's as well as Ina Gartens's recipes and now Rachel's. No where on the show or in the printed recipe does it show what to do with the preheated oven. On the show, Rachel chops about 2 Tbsp. fennel fronds for the herb mixture for the scallops. There is no mention of this in the printed recipe. Also, you can't make a fennel and orange salad without the fennel but not a word about fennel in the salad ingredients. Rachel thinly slices a medium bulb. The succuess of your recipe depends on whether or not the Food Network prints the recipe the way it should be or not. If I were you, record the show then go back and check on the recipe along with the video. By the way, made correctly this is a terrific dish.Read more
recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
Judith Annapolis, MI 01-10-2010
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Quick and Tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My husband and and I enjoyed this meal. I only used 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds and that was plenty. Also cut other herbs... in 1/2. I will try the crushed red pepper flakes next time. I had made that note to myself before I read the other review. I also might cook the scallops in sesame oil. Just a thought. The next day I had the leftover scallops in a basic vegetable soup I made, along with some tofu noodles, and red pepper flakes and it was delicious.Read more
recipe Herb and Sesame Scallops with Orange and Fennel Salad
Sabrina Shillington, PA 12-23-2009
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Citrisy Seafood fresh flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I liked the contrast of citrus and herbs. A little complicated for a quick meal. Since my sister helped me supreme the... oranges and zest the lemon. Note: Try to only cover the sides with the coating so it doesn't stick to the pan.Read more
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