Best 6 Scallops With Thai Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our tantalizing scallops adorned in an aromatic Thai sauce. These succulent scallops, known for their delicate texture and briny flavor, are perfectly complemented by the bold and zesty flavors of Thailand's iconic cuisine. In this article, we'll guide you through three distinct recipes that showcase the versatility of scallops and the vibrant flavors of Thai cooking. From a classic stir-fry to a refreshing salad and a creamy pasta dish, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Thailand.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THAI SCALLOP SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 pounds sea scallops (about 20), "foot" muscles removed
Juice of 1 1/2 limes, plus wedges for serving
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
4 teaspoons fish sauce
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded (about 7 cups)
2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks
2 cups fresh Thai or regular basil, roughly chopped
1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Place the scallops on a large plate lined with a paper towel and pat dry. Combine the lime juice, shallot, chili sauce, fish sauce and 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Add the cabbage, cucumbers, radishes, apple and basil to the dressing and toss well to coat.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the scallops in an even layer (do not crowd the pan). Cook, undisturbed, until a golden crust forms on the bottom of the scallops, about 3 minutes. Flip the scallops (they should release easily from the pan; if they stick, cook 1 more minute). Cook until lightly browned on the other side, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide the cabbage salad among plates and add the scallops. Top with the peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 33 milligrams, Sodium 1097 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SPICY THAI SCALLOPS WITH LIME & CHILI



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Do you like scallops? Do you like limes and chilies, well this is the dish for you. It is so flavorful and delicious, that you won't believe how easy it is to make.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 scallops, large sea, shelled
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ginger, fresh, grated
4 scallions, fresh, finely sliced
1 lime, finely grated rind
1 chili, fresh, red, small, hot, very finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
4 cups rice, steamed, jasmine
4 lime wedges (garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash and pat dry your scallops.
  • Slice each scallop in half horizontally.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a pan and add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1 minute.
  • Next add the scallions and fry for 1 minute, you do not want to brown.
  • Now add the scallops and fry over high heat for 5 minutes, stir in the lime rind, chili, lime juice and sugar and cook for another minute.
  • Serve the scallops over the rice. Add the pan juices and garnish with the lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 161.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 1, Protein 20.7

THAI SCALLOP SAUTE



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Just open a bottle of Thai peanut sauce to give this seafood stir-fry some serious authenticity. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds sea scallops
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
4 small carrots, sliced
1/4 cup Thai peanut sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the scallops; stir-fry until firm and opaque. Remove from pan. Repeat with an additional 1 teaspoon oil and remaining scallops., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in peanut sauce and salt. Return scallops to pan; heat through. Serve with rice and, if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SCALLOPS WITH THAI SAUCE



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Tender scallops and crunchy cashews star at dinnertime tonight! This recipe calls for sea scallops, which are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You could also use their sweeter, smaller relative, the bay scallop. -Joe Hable of Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 to 2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
1 pound sea scallops
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 small onion, sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup salted cashews
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained
Hot cooked angel hair pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, peanut butter and chili sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute scallops in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute the onion, red pepper and cashews in remaining oil for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add scallops and corn; heat through. Serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

THAI SCALLOPS



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Thai Scallops make a quick and easy dinner that would be perfect for a date night dinner or Valentine's meal. They are quick to cook but taste like you are eating in a fine dining restaurant! Learn how to sear scallops perfectly and make a delicious and simple Thai style sauce with garlic, ginger, chili.

Provided by Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts

Categories     Appetizer     Main     Starter

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red chilies
2 garlic cloves
½ inch chunk peeled ginger
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 lime
½ tsp brown sugar
Fresh cilantro (- see note 1)
12-16 sea scallops (- see note 2)
3 tbsp oil (- see note 3)
Pinch salt
1 tbsp butter

Steps:

  • Finely chop the chili.
  • Peel and finely slice the garlic
  • Cut the ginger into thin matchsticks
  • Zest the lime and then squeeze the juice out.
  • Set these all aside until needed (see note 4)
  • Use paper towels to pat the scallops dry. You want to ensure the scallops have no moisture on the surface.
  • Place a heavy-based frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tbsp of oil and let it heat until shimmering (at least 1 minute)
  • Season the scallops lightly with salt. Then carefully and quickly add the scallops to the frying pan.
  • Do them individually, starting at 12 o'clock and working around the outside of the pan.
  • Cook the scallops for 90 seconds on one side.
  • Turn the heat off under the pan and add 1 tbsp of butter.
  • Use tongs to gently turn each scallop over into the sizzling butter, again starting at 12 o'clock and working around in the same order you added the scallops.
  • Leave the scallops for 60 seconds, then remove the scallops from the pan and place them on a plate.
  • Put the prepared garlic, chili, and ginger into the frying pan and stir to cook in the hot oil and butter.
  • Pour in 2 tbsp fish sauce, the squeezed lime juice, and sprinkling over 1/2 tsp of brown sugar.
  • Once everything is bubbling (about 1 minute), pour over the scallops, and serve with fresh cilantro and a little lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS IN THAI GREEN CURRY SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Seafood     Scallop     Shrimp     Curry     Hot Pepper     Noodle     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (4-inch-long) fresh hot red chile, thinly sliced crosswise
3 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced separately
1 lb sea scallops, tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
3/4 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12 oz dried thin linguine
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chile and white parts of scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Pat scallops and shrimp dry separately and season with salt. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side (scallops will be almost cooked through). Transfer scallops to a bowl with slotted spoon and sauté shrimp in same skillet, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp to scallops.
  • Add coconut milk, curry paste, broth, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to skillet, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook linguine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain in a colander.
  • Stir scallops and shrimp with any liquid in bowl into sauce in skillet and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until scallops and shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer seafood to a clean bowl with slotted spoon and add linguine and cilantro to sauce in skillet, tossing to coat.
  • Divide pasta and sauce among 4 bowls. Top with seafood and sprinkle with scallion greens and chile mixture.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose Fresh Scallops: For the best results, use fresh scallops that are plump and have a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
  • Sear the Scallops Properly: To get a nice sear on your scallops, make sure your pan is hot before adding the scallops. Sear the scallops for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized.
  • Don't Overcook the Scallops: Scallops are very delicate, so it's important not to overcook them. Overcooked scallops will become tough and rubbery. Cook the scallops for just a few minutes per side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
  • Make the Sauce Ahead of Time: The Thai sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save you time when you're ready to cook the scallops.

Conclusion:

Scallops with Thai sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then served with a flavorful Thai sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

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