Grilled Avocado and Scallop Salad with Honey-Lemon Garlic Dressing

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== Ingredients ==
=== Honey-lemon garlic dressing ===
* 1½ cups honey
* 1¼ cups fresh lemon juice
* 8 cloves garlic, chopped finely
* 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard (strong)
* 1 Tbsp salt
* 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
* ⅓ cups olive oil
=== Polent squares ===
* 2 quarts water
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 2 cups polenta
=== Grilled avocado and scallop salad ===
* 5 scallops per serving (about 6 pounds) sea scallops
* as needed olive oil
* as needed to line plates green lettuce leaves
* as needed salt
* as needed freshly ground black pepper
* 3 pounds + 8 ounces radicchio, finely shredded
* 1⅕ Pounds green onion, sliced thinly
* as needed for garnish polenta squares
* as needed for garnish orange bell pepper, cut in fine strips (about ⅛")
* 10 California avocados
* as needed fresh lemon juice
* as needed for garnish chopped, fresh Italian parsley
== Directions ==
# Just before service, slice each avocado half in 5 slices; brush with lemon juice and olive oil.
# Cover with plastic wrap.
# To make dressing, whisk together honey, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk in oil. Reserve.
# Toss scallops with a olive oil just to coat; reserve.
=== Polenta squares ===
# Make polenta using 2 quarts water, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 cups polenta.
# On a buttered sheet pan, spread hot cooked polenta into a square about ¾-inch thick.
# Let polenta set until firm and cool. Cut into 1-inch squares.
=== Per serving ===
# Line a large serving plate with lettuce leaves; reserve.
# Lightly season 5 scallops and 4 slices avocado with salt.
# Grill Scallops until just firm to the touch, about 2 minutes total.
# After 1 minute, grill avocado slices until lightly browned.
# Keep scallops and avocado warm.
# Meanwhile, deep fry 5 polenta cubes until golden brown; drain well. Reserve.
# Toss 1½ cups radicchio and ¼ cup green onion with 1½ tablespoons dressing; arrange in the center of the prepared serving plate.
# Top with scallops, then arrange avocado slices around scallops.
# Drizzle ½ tablespoon dressing over avocado and scallops.
# Sprinkle avocado and scallops with parsley.
# Dot with polenta cubes; scatter with several strips of bell pepper.
Category:Hass avocado Recipes
Category:Salad Recipes
Category:Scallops Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Honey Recipes
Category:Holland bell pepper Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Radicchio Recipes
Category:Lettuce Recipes