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Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle

January 19, 2016 Updated: August 5, 2019 By Julie Menghini 51 Comments

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An Endive lettuce leaf filled with a cooked scallop and pineapple salsa.

Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle make an impressive appetizer. No one needs to know how quick and easy it is to make.

Cooked scallops on endive lettuce leaves topped with pineapple salsa.Do you love seafood? I do with a couple exceptions. I don’t care for oysters, and have never been a huge scallop lover. So, when I was brainstorming for new recipes, I was completely shocked when this recipe for Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle started formulating in my little pea sized brain.

Cooked scallops on endive lettuce leaves topped with pineapple salsa.I love having friends over and always plan on an appetizer or two to kick off the evening. Sometimes they are simple and sometimes I like getting a little fancier. This recipe would come under the fake-out fancy category. They are so fast and simple to make, but I think they look fancy.

A close up a cooked scallop garnished with fresh parsley.Another thing I like about the ingredients in this recipe is that they are available year round, even in the frozen tundra of Nebraska. I served this recipe in endive lettuce leaves by shaving just a bit off of the bottom of the leaf so that they would stand up. The endive also makes a great vessel to hold the yummy salsa and delicious plum wasabi sauce. I drizzled this sauce on. John poured this sauce on. Man is it good. It starts off sweet and then you get the “OH MAN” from the wasabi. I’m a wimp with the hot stuff so went middle of the road. You can adjust it to your tolerance. I also wanted the flavors balanced and not all about the wasabi.An Endive lettuce leaf filled with a cooked scallop and pineapple salsa.
This appetizer is delicious hot or cold, so they can be made in advance and assembled before guests arrive or when you want a nice light lunch. They are delicious with a glass of white wine too!

Row of Scallops on endive leaves
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Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle

Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle make an impressive appetizer. No one needs to know how quick and simple it is to make.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 6
Author Hostess At Heart

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh scallops rinsed and dried
  • 2 endive washed and leaves separated
  • 2 tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil

Pineapple Salsa

  • 1 cup pineapple diced
  • 1 tbsp shallot finely diced
  • 1 tsp ginger fresh grated
  • 1/2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Plum Wasabi Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Plum Sauce found with the Asian ingredients
  • 1/4 tsp prepared Wasabi prepared
  • 1/4 tsp soy sauce

Instructions

  • Combine the salsa ingredients together and the plum wasabi sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Wash and dry scallops. Salt and pepper both sides. In a skillet, heat oil over a medium-high heat, until an added drop of water sizzles. Add scallops, and cook on the first side for 2 minutes. Don't attempt to move them until it is time to turn them. Cook on the other side for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  • Fill each leaf with pineapple salsa. Top with a scallop and drizzle with plum wasabi sauce.
  • Can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3250IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.5mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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An Endive lettuce leaf filled with a cooked scallop and pineapple salsa.

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Comments

  1. Aida says

    February 17, 2016 at 7:19 am

    Scallops are such a hit or miss, and you’ve definitely hit the ball out of the park with this one! They almost remind me of ants on the log visually. I bet wasabi adds a little bit of needed spiciness. Great job!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Thank you so much Aida! I totally agree with you on the hit or miss. I can’t say I was ever a fan, but I sure enjoyed these and will make them again. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such kind comments.

      Reply
  2. sarahgiebens says

    February 2, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    This looks so good! Im starting to feel hungry again 😮 Or is it just heavy cravings? :p Beautiful pictures too

    Reply
  3. Suchitra says

    January 30, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    I love love seafood! This recipe has me bowled over! I could have the whole platter! Congratulations on being featured! Happy FF!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 31, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Thank you! I was truly honored to be featured. It’s always so hard to pick featured recipes when hosting because we have so many amazing people in the FF group.

      Reply
  4. Debbie Spivey says

    January 29, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Love me some seafood, Julie! These scallops look amazing!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 31, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Thanks Debbie. They were delicious! I’d never cooked them before and was really happy with the results.

      Reply
  5. Jhuls says

    January 23, 2016 at 5:10 am

    These look so gorgeous, Julie! Yum! 😀

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 23, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Jhuls!

      Reply
  6. The Kiwi Fruit says

    January 23, 2016 at 4:34 am

    Wow these are simple amazing looking and sounding! I really wish I could just pick one up! Stunning photos too, well done!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 23, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you so much! Once in a while something just works and this was one of those dishes for us. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    January 22, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    Yum scallops are one of my favorite seafoods – how delicious this sounds! Thanks for sharing this recipe, pinning for later, found you at Tornadough Alli!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 23, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you Katie! I’m very happy that you popped over. I need to run over there and check out all of the amazing entries this week.

      Reply
  8. Julianna says

    January 22, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    So yummy, Julie! And I love the little endive boats you used to serve them!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 22, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you Julianna!

      Reply
  9. pattisj says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    I can’t quite imagine all those flavors, but they do look good.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 20, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you Patti!

      Reply
  10. Salty Sweet Life says

    January 20, 2016 at 10:06 am

    This looks incredible, Julie! I had to pop in and see what this was about–you had me at “scallop”! and “wasabi”! Seriously, restaurant-worthy recipe–love it!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 20, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      Thank you Tracey! I was really happy with this one. Wish all of my experiments ended well….not. Have a great evening, and thanks again for stopping over!

      Reply
  11. Loretta says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Wow Julie, very exotic looking appetizer we have here! I adore scallops, and love your presentation of them in the wee endive boats. So delicate and showy. Now, I love wasabi, and I can only imagine what it tasted like with the plum sauce and soy mixed in. Lovely! I could easily down that entire plate up with a glass of pinot grigio. :). Very nice indeed!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 20, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Thank you Loretta! John actually ate most of this plate for lunch! I managed to snag a couple to make sure they were blog worthy. I’ll be making these again and they would definitely be better with a glass of pinot grigio!

      Reply
  12. Lynz Real Cooking says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:30 am

    I have never liked seafood but these would tempt me! So beautiful!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 20, 2016 at 8:13 am

      I’m kind of picky to Lynz. I have to have the right texture and smell otherwise I’m not going there. Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Johanne Lamarche says

    January 19, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    I would whimp out on extra wasabi but totally love this dish! Unique and fake-out fantastic

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you Johanne! Love Unique and fakeout fantastic! Even wimpy me can handle this little bit of wasabi. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jenny says

    January 19, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    My mouth is watering just looking at your photos! I love scallops and these appetizers are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you Jenny! This will be a rerun in my house!

      Reply
  15. petra08 says

    January 19, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Oh my goodness! I almost reached out to the screen to grab one! Not sure how I missed this. I adore the flavour combination, I have to say adore because it sounds so impossibly delicious I wish I had one right now!
    Scallops will be on my shopping list this weekend, this is a “have to do it asap” recipe! It makes me happy just reading the list of ingredients ! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Petra I will take your saying that one of the highest compliments. You are so talented when it comes to seafood. I hope you’ll let me know what you think if you try them. Thank you for stopping, and I hope you have a wonderful evening!

      Reply
  16. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says

    January 19, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Lovely flavor combo and definitely an appetizer to start a dinner party on a high! This sounds irresistible 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you Mary! It would be a great start indeed. Enjoy your evening, and I appreciate your kind comments!

      Reply
  17. Susan says

    January 19, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    OMG! Plum wasabi drizzle?! These look awesome!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you Susan! This stuff really turned out delicious. Thanks you for stopping and commenting!

      Reply
  18. Celebrating Sunshine says

    January 19, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Your scallops look amazing! I love seafood – everything, and I love endives. I will definitely try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you Ana! I hope you will, and please let me know what you think. Enjoy your lovely day!

      Reply
  19. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

    January 19, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Wow! This looks very appetizing, Julie! Love the burst of flavors here:) I have had a very bad experience with wasabi, I had it last year, at my husband’s office lunch party at a restaurant . I had a big blob of wasabi stuff and I didn’t know what was happening, I thought I would pass out! I look back and find it really hilarious. I have been scared to even look at wasabi since then. It’s a kind of spice that I have never had before! !/4 teaspoon of wasabi , as you have mentioned, would be just right I guess 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      OMG Freda! The same thing happened to me with those dried red Chinese peppers. I ate one and thought I was going to have a hole in my throat! It was horrible. 1/4 teaspoon isn’t going to get you in trouble here, I promise. I’m a wimp and fashioned this for people like me. John likes hot and he can always take more out of the fridge.

      Reply
      • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

        January 21, 2016 at 7:20 pm

        Yes Julie! This amount of wasabi is perfect 🙂 I normally like spicy food, but wasabi has a totally different kind of heat.

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          January 21, 2016 at 9:52 pm

          It is a strong flavor guaranteed to clear your sinuses!

          Reply
  20. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

    January 19, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    The absolute Seafood Lover in me; it is a definite winner!!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you Cheryl!

      Reply
  21. apuginthekitchen says

    January 19, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    OMG Jule, I totally love this appetizer. It’s just perfect. Beautiful, elegant, delicious. Saved to make this soon.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you Suzanne! We really enjoyed it, and I loved how quick and easy it was.

      Reply
  22. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    January 19, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I would love this appetizer Julie but I would have to use shrimp or lobster – never cared for scallops! Endive is a great vessel for serving your recipe. Might have to make for Super Bowl!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Thank you Judi! I never liked scallops either Judi so was shocked how much I liked these. Crab or lobster would be amazing though. The sauce would be great on either.

      Reply
  23. Lina says

    January 19, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Wow! This looks so amazing! I want a bite!! Wonderful!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 19, 2016 at 10:32 am

      Thank you Lina! It was fresh and delicious.

      Reply

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