What is a good side dish to pair with fresh scallops that will be cooked?

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Any hot or cold side dish, rice or veggie

kimhw · Answer

Sweet corn risotto. So so yummy.

Susan W. · Answer

I love them simply seared served with sauteed spinach and lemony orzo or a nice risotto.

jblong · Answer

Cauliflower gratin would be delicious.

Sam1148 · Answer

A couscous with chopped green onions and  a grilled lemon half.

amysarah · Answer

Scallops are very versatile, but knowing how you're preparing them would help in making specific suggestions - simple seared, or with a sauce, a flavor direction...

PieceOfLayerCake · Answer

I love them with polenta, seared/grilled veggies like spring onions, corn, fennel, cauliflower and asparagus, fresh pea puree, Oaxacan black bean, over a risotto, with mentsuyu, sesame and soba, i could go on....scallops are one of those things that pair with relatively ANYTHING that's in season. I can't really think of anything that I wouldn't pair scallops in, unless its heavy.

What is a good side dish to pair with fresh scallops that will be cooked?

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