Alison Roman’s Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus

Scallops (pronounced "SCAL-op" not "SKOL-op") are expensive, so when I cook them I prefer to sweeten the deal with something affordable that also makes them even more fun to eat.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:28:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories482.6 kcal (24%)

Total Fat29.5 g (42%)

Carbs28.9 g (11%)

Sugars6.1 g (7%)

Protein27.1 g (54%)

Sodium1109.2 mg (55%)

Fiber8.1 g (29%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4tomatillos

husked, rinsed, and thinly sliced

2tangerines

or small oranges, peeled, thinly sliced, seeds removed

1fresh green chile

small, or red, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat if you like 1 small shallot, thinly sliced

2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice

plus more for seasoning

6 tablespoonsolive oil

divided, plus more for drizzling

kosher salt

black pepper freshly ground

pepper

1.5 poundssea scallops

side muscles removed

2 tablespoonscanola oil

1 x 15 ouncecannellini beans

can, or navy, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons Aleppo-style pepper or

1 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes

½ cupfresh cilantro

tender leaves and stems

Instructions

Step 1

Combine the tomatillos, tangerines, chile, shallot, lime juice, and 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 2

Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the scallops and, using a fish spatula, press lightly to make good contact with the skillet. Sear until deeply browned, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 3

Transfer the scallops to a large plate or serving platter. Without wiping the skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, followed by the beans and Aleppo-style pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the beans have soaked up all that scallop-y business and are looking impossibly tasty, abort 4 minutes or so.

Step 4

Transfer the tomatillos and citrus to a large say ving platter and top with the beans, scallops, and cilantro. Drizzle everything with a little more olive oil before serving.