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Scallop Rice Bowls With Crunchy Spice Oil

By Anna Stockwell

4.7

(10)

Photo of a plate of scallops rice spinach and avocado with crunchy spice oil.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce

The transformative power of our new favorite seedy, spicy, crunchy, garlicky oil is on full display in this dinner of simply seared scallops. A couple of drizzles adds a spice drawer’s worth of flavor in seconds.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb. dry sea scallops, side muscles removed
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
2 bunches Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed
1 avocado, sliced
Steamed rice, Crunchy Spice Oil, lemon wedges (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat scallops dry, then season on all sides with ½ tsp. salt.

    Step 2

    Heat ginger and 1 Tbsp. oil in a large high-sided skillet or medium Dutch oven over medium until oil is hot. Add kale and ¼ cup water and toss to coat. Cook until kale is wilted and water is evaporated, 5–7 minutes. Season with remaining ½ tsp. salt.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Cook scallops until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 3 minutes per side.

    Step 4

    Divide scallops among shallow bowls or plates; arrange kale, avocado, and some rice next to scallops. Drizzle with spice oil and serve with lemons for squeezing over.

TagsRice BowlGrain BowlScallopShellfishSeafoodRiceRice & GrainsMainDinnerDairy FreeQuickEasySearDutch OvenEpicurious

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