SCALLOPS, OKRA, AND TOMATOES IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

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Categories     Ginger     Tomato     Coconut     Scallop     Curry     Healthy     Okra     Jalapeño     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound small fresh okra
1 pound plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chile (including seeds)
1 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 1/4 pound sea scallops, tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
2/3 cup well-stirred canned reduced-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Accompaniment: spiced basmati rice

Steps:

  • Trim tops of okra, being careful not to cut into pods.
  • Cut an X in bottom of each tomato and immerse tomatoes in a 2-quart saucepan of boiling water for 10 seconds. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon (save boiling water) to a bowl of ice and cold water to cool, then peel. Add 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water, then add okra and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain okra in a colander, then plunge into same ice water to stop cooking. Drain okra and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Quarter tomatoes lengthwise and seed, then cut each quarter lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
  • Purée onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño (to taste), and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a blender.
  • Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and heat over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke. Brown scallops in 2 batches, turning once, about 4 minutes total. Transfer scallops as browned with tongs to a plate and keep warm, covered with foil. (Scallops will not be cooked through.)
  • Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Add purée carefully (it may splatter), then add curry powder. Boil, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and remaining 3/4 cup broth and bring to a simmer. Add tomato strips and simmer, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in scallops and okra and simmer until scallops are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Divide scallops, vegetables, and sauce among 4 plates and sprinkle with cilantro.

Katleho Momo
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I'm not a fan of okra, but I still enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook scallops.


BeckBuilt
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me to make on a weeknight, but it was worth the effort. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who has some time to spend in the kitch


Israr Noori
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I love the combination of scallops, okra, and tomatoes in this dish. The curry sauce is also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Papon Bordhon
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Aleem Ali
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the curry sauce was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rockstar Interpreter
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Mariah Martin
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The guests raved about the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Jenny Dilbert
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This dish was very easy to make and turned out great. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kenneth Thielke
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I'm not a fan of okra, but I still enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook scallops.


Eldon Mitchelle
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me to make on a weeknight, but it was worth the effort. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who has some time to spend in the kitch


Yaseen Nell
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best seafood dish he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


umar tamale
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Yolandi Kuhn
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I love the combination of scallops, okra, and tomatoes in this dish. The curry sauce is also very flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Edonit Reqica
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jeewan Thapa
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the curry sauce was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadako Craft
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The guests raved about the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Ivvy Ivan
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This dish was a hit with my family. The kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors of the curry. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Lilly Denise moon
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Absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.