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Seared Scallops With Green Goddess Slaw

Avocado, yogurt and buttermilk lend creaminess to the herbaceous dressing coating this salad.

Active Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Yield
Serves 4

How to Make It

1. Step
Combine avocado, buttermilk, yogurt, parsley, chives, lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and add cabbage, snow peas, carrots and radishes; toss to coat.
2. Step
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Top the slaw with the scallops and sprinkle with pepper and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 6 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 2 cups thinly sliced snow peas
  • 2 cups matchstick-cut carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound dry sea scallops, side muscle removed (see Tip)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

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