Seared Scallops with Red Chile Paste and Fennel Salad

Scallops: so meaty and delicious and yet so easy to overcook. That’s why we sear these on only one side, preserving the meltingly tender, near-raw texture on the other end.

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by BonAppetitRecipes

Ingredients

2 small red chiles (such as Fresno or Holland) seeds removed, finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely grated grapefruit zest

¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

12 large sea scallops side muscle removed, patted dry

1 small fennel bulb quartered through root end, thinly sliced lengthwise, plus ⅓ cup

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice

Olive oil (for drizzling)


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