SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LEMONGRASS SAUCE AND BASIL, MINT AND CILANTRO SALAD

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Seared Sea Scallops with Lemongrass Sauce and Basil, Mint and Cilantro Salad image

Provided by Anita Lo

Categories     Tomato     Sauté     Mint     Basil     Scallop     White Wine     Healthy     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Self

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
6 stalks lemongrass, dry leaves removed, stems pounded; cut into 3-inch lengths
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 red Thai bird chiles, finely chopped (found in grocery stores' Asian section)
2 cups dry white wine
1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes, plus juice
Salad:
1/2 cup Thai basil
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
Juice from 1/2 lime
2 teaspoon canola oil
Scallops:
24 jumbo sea scallops
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over low heat. Cook onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 12 minutes. Stir in lemon grass, garlic and chiles. Add wine. Raise heat to high, then simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and juice; break apart tomatoes. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Force sauce through a colander and discard solids. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For Salad:
  • Toss all ingredients in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • For Scallops:
  • Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat 1 minute; add oil. Cook 8 scallops 1 minute; reduce heat to medium-high; cook undisturbed until golden, about 4 minutes. Turn scallops over; cook 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Repeat. Divide scallops and sauce among 8 bowls and top with salad.

Carlos Avillage
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I'm not sure what went wrong with this recipe, but it was a complete failure. The scallops were rubbery and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


meghla Aktar
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This recipe was a disaster! The scallops were overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kate Baby
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The scallops were cooked well, but the sauce lacked flavor.


Parvez babu
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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 sauce was very flavorful.


Rapson Rap
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I'm so glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Breanna Grubb
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This dish is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious.


Susan Lloyd
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Loved this recipe! The scallops were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was light and refreshing. The salad was also a nice touch.


Wendy Slaten
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


EMILY AMORINI
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again.


AJ Kelvin T fresh
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was light and refreshing.


Bethany Murdoch
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Absolutely delicious! The lemongrass sauce was so flavorful and aromatic, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I also loved the freshness of the basil, mint, and cilantro salad.