SWEET-AND-SOUR SCALLOPS

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Although it's pretty enough to be from a restaurant, this dish is filled with homemade flavor and puts a delicious twist on a classic. "This meal will change your traditional way of serving sweet and sour. The scallops are so tender, they practically melt in your mouth." Tonya Michelle Burkhard - Davis, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple chunks
1 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple and juice aside. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque; drain. Remove from pan and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute onion and green pepper in butter for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, ground mustard and salt. Whisk in the vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. , Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomatoes, scallops and reserved pineapple; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Kanchon Malaker
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Overall, this is a great recipe for sweet and sour scallops. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make seafood dish.


James Lentsoane
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth the splurge. The scallops are top-notch and the sauce is incredibly flavorful.


Nyanzi Joseph
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This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The scallops are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent.


Shadow_Wolf
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Adam Cox
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely doable. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again.


rania Wadood
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Jaime Markin
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth the splurge. The scallops are top-notch and the sauce is incredibly flavorful.


Shaylin Perils
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Lydia Gharbi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The scallops are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and decadent.


Julius Bazibu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always a hit.


King Noob fail
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is to die for.


MOAMEN Yihya
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I love this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Hamza Iqbal
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Wow! This dish was amazing. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


ZUBAIR TARIK
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine.


Rajon Raj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out perfectly. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable.


Aski Vincent
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The scallops were succulent and the sauce was finger-licking good.


David Caprice
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I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible.


Scott Hotaling
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The scallops were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced.


Dominic Turay
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My family loved this dish! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.