Mediterranean Greek Orzo Salad with Seared Scallops

Mediterranean Greek Orzo Salad with Seared Scallops

Orzo cooked, rinsed and left to cool, then folded with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta in a lemon and dijon dressing. The wild Alaska Weathervane scallops are patted dry and seared two minutes a side, turned only once, and set on top. Serves four to six.

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Mediterranean Greek Orzo Salad with Seared Scallops

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

Servings

4-6

These recipes were created from our passion for seafood, using Premier Catch’s tasty, wild-caught Weathervane Scallops. We love to share them with our friends and family. From our kitchen to yours, here’s one of our favorites!

Mediterranean Greek Orzo Salad with Seared Scallops

Ingredients

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    • Wild Alaska Weathervane Scallops

    • Salt & pepper

    • Olive oil

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    • 1 package orzo

    • 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes

    • 1 cucumber diced

    • ½ red onion diced

    • ½ cup feta cheese

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    • ¼ cup olive oil

    • 3 tbsp lemon juice

    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

    • 1 tsp honey

    • salt & pepper

    Directions

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      1. Cook orzo according to the directions on the package. Rinse and set aside to cool.

      2. Chop vegetables and prepare the dressing while the scallops thaw and orzo cools.

      3. Once cooled, mix in the vegetables, feta cheese, and dressing to the orzo.

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      1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

      2. Pat scallops dry and lightly season with salt and pepper.

      3. Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side, only turning once to flip.

      4. Serve scallops with orzo salad.

      5. Enjoy!

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