Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIozzo's Garden of ItalySeared Diver Scallops Recipe

Seared Diver Scallops Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

gem lettuce, blood orange, white balsamic, pistachio

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Start by cleaning the gem lettuce and separating the leaves. Peel the blood oranges and slice them into segments. Roughly chop the pistachios.

  2. 2

    Sear the Scallops

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and black pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the scallops and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a bowl, combine the gem lettuce, blood orange segments, and chopped pistachios. Drizzle with white balsamic vinegar and toss gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a generous portion of the salad mixture. Arrange the seared scallops on top of the salad. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the scallops are warm and enjoy your seared diver scallops with gem lettuce and blood orange salad.

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