Seared Scallops with Avocado and Daikon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Seared Scallops with Avocado and Daikon
45 min.
4
204kcal

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Seared Scallops with Avocado and Daikon, a delightful culinary creation that is perfect for any meal of the day. This dish beautifully showcases the tender sweetness of sea scallops, seared to perfection and paired with the creamy richness of fresh avocado. The addition of daikon adds a crisp, refreshing crunch that perfectly balances the flavors.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs, but it also promises to tantalize your taste buds with its unique combination of ingredients. Featuring zesty grapefruit and the subtle heat of yuzu kosho, each bite is an explosion of flavor that transports you to a coastal paradise. With just a preparation time of 45 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with a gourmet dish that looks as stunning as it tastes.

This meal is not only visually appealing but also offers a nutritious profile, with a well-balanced caloric breakdown that aligns with your healthy lifestyle goals. Whether enjoyed as a sophisticated lunch, a delicious main course, or an elegant dinner, this Seared Scallops with Avocado and Daikon recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Embrace the art of cooking and create a memorable dining experience with this delightful dish!

Ingredients

  •  avocado very thinly sliced
  • 0.5 medium daikon radish white very thinly sliced (Japanese radish; 12 ounces)
  • 0.5 teaspoon lime zest finely grated
  • tablespoon grapefruit juice fresh
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • pound scallops 
  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • teaspoon yuzu kosho green
  • tablespoon yuzu juice drink 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Toss daikon, vinegar, and yuzu juice in amedium bowl; season with salt. Set aside.
  2. Season scallops with salt.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoonoil in a large skillet over high heat untilalmost smoking.
  4. Add scallops and cook untilseared and golden brown but still raw inthe center, about 2 minutes per side;transfer to a plate.
  5. Let cool slightly, thenslice each scallop crosswise into 3 rounds.
  6. Divide avocado among plates; drizzlewith lemon juice and season with salt. Setscallops on avocado and dab themwith yuzu kosho.
  7. Drizzle grapefruit juiceand oil over, top with grapefruit zest, andseason with salt. Arrange reserved daikonover scallops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein28.74%
Fat49.47%
Carbs21.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.5
Glycemic Load
1.25
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.780434800231%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.65mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.48kcal
10.22%
Fat:11.5g
17.69%
Saturated Fat:1.71g
10.7%
Carbohydrates:11.39g
3.8%
Net Carbohydrates:7.28g
2.65%
Sugar:2.52g
2.8%
Cholesterol:27.22mg
9.07%
Sodium:651.86mg
28.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.03g
30.06%
Phosphorus:416.52mg
41.65%
Vitamin B12:1.6µg
26.65%
Vitamin C:18.69mg
22.65%
Selenium:15.02µg
21.45%
Folate:71.52µg
17.88%
Potassium:594.6mg
16.99%
Fiber:4.12g
16.47%
Vitamin K:12.79µg
12.18%
Magnesium:47.79mg
11.95%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.66%
Vitamin E:1.55mg
10.34%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.09%
Zinc:1.43mg
9.51%
Vitamin B3:1.77mg
8.86%
Copper:0.17mg
8.6%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.64%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.38%
Iron:0.96mg
5.31%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.4%
Calcium:27.19mg
2.72%
Vitamin A:78.34IU
1.57%
Source:Epicurious