Scallops with Grapes and Watercress

Enjoy this delightfully healthy scallop dinner with Jasmine Vineyards grapes!

Scallops with Grapes and Watercress

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup hazelnuts
• 2 bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 16 large sea scallops, side muscles removed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 cup halved red California grapes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Bake the hazelnuts on a sheet pan until toasted, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a kitchen towel and rub until skins come off (it’s ok if some of the skin remains on the hazelnuts). Coarsely chop and set aside.
3. Place the watercress in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide between 4 plates.
4. Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with the remaining pepper. In a 12-inch heavy skillet heat the remaining olive oil over high heat (if you don’t have a 12-inch skillet, do the scallops in two batches). Add the scallops and cook 2 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer scallops to a plate and cover.
5. Add shallots to the pan and cook until shallots are golden. Add the grapes and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Stir in any accumulated scallop juices.
6. Divide watercress among 4 plates, then top with scallops, grape sauce, and finish with the chopped hazelnuts.

Servings: 4

Nutritional analysis per serving: 260 Calories; Protein 9 g; Carbohydrate 15 g; Fat 19 g (66% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 1.5 g (5% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 390 mg; Fiber 2 g.

NOTES

• This recipe supports heart health and brain health.
• This recipe may support a healthy immune system.
• This is a Gluten-free recipe.
• This is a Healthy-fats recipe.
• This is a Clean-eating recipe.
• This is a Dairy-free recipe.

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