Lemony Seared Smoky Scallops with Shaved Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) maple syrup or honey
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil

Salad

• 1 lb (454 g) fresh asparagus, preferably with thick stalks
• 1 cup (250 mL) fava beans (see tip)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar snap peas

Scallops

• 8 large scallops, about 1/2 lb (225 g)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
• Juice from half a lemon
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh pea shoots
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) prepared crisped onions or shallots (optional)