Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our delectable Thai-style scallops and asparagus recipe. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Southeast Asia. Succulent scallops are seared to perfection, while crisp asparagus spears add a delightful crunch. The harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is achieved through a combination of aromatic Thai herbs, zesty lime juice, and a hint of spice.
Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that complete the Thai dining experience. Start your meal with a refreshing Thai-style cucumber salad, where crisp cucumbers are tossed in a tangy dressing made with fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness. For a side dish, indulge in the authentic Thai-style stir-fried morning glory, featuring vibrant water spinach stir-fried with garlic, chili, and a splash of oyster sauce. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, try the classic Thai mango sticky rice, where glutinous rice is cooked in coconut milk and served with ripe mango slices and a drizzle of sweet coconut sauce.
These recipes offer a comprehensive Thai culinary experience, allowing you to recreate the vibrant flavors and aromas of Thailand in your own kitchen. Prepare to be captivated by the exotic tastes and textures that await you in this Thai-style scallops and asparagus extravaganza.
STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS
Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. -Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry asparagus and red pepper until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add scallops. Stir-fry until scallops are firm and opaque, 3 minutes. , Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THAI-STYLE SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS
Asian restaurants should pay more attention to dry Vouvrays. Like rieslings, which are frequently poured with Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, Vouvrays knit bright acidity into their alluring canvas of citric and floral aromas and flavors, sometimes kissed with spice or sugar. They are ready for action the minute the fragrances of ginger, coriander and lemon grass waft from the kitchen.This recipe follows the template for many Thai dishes: it starts with a curry paste that is heated and becomes the foundation for a stir-fry. The dish does require some shopping, though most of the ingredients have become mainstream. Asparagus cues the season.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the shallots, lemon grass, ginger, garlic, shrimp paste, coriander, lime zest and juice in a food processor or a large mortar. Thrash to a paste.
- Heat the oil in a heavy sauté pan on high. Add the seasoning paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the asparagus and stir. Add the scallops, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring gently, another 3 minutes. Add the fish stock, coconut milk and sriracha, simmer another 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and more sriracha to taste. Serve with the steamed jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 635 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Trim asparagus, then cut stems into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices, leaving tips whole.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate, reserving skillet off heat (do not clean).
- Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer scallops with tongs to another plate as cooked.
- Wipe out skillet with paper towels, then add remaining tablespoon oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté remaining scallops, turning over once, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.)
- Carefully add wine and vinegar to skillet (mixture may spatter) and boil, scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute. Add any scallop juices accumulated on plate and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
- Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Serve scallops topped with asparagus and sauce.
SEARED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAN CREAM SAUCE
Categories Food Processor Dairy Shellfish Vegetable Sauté Dinner Lunch Seafood Scallop Asparagus Sake Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely chop peppercorns in processor. Cook sake, shallots, ginger, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon chopped peppercorns in small saucepan over medium heat until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Add cream; simmer until liquid coats spoon, about 6 minutes. Strain into another small saucepan.
- Cook asparagus in saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water; drain. Sprinkle remaining chopped peppercorns over both sides of scallops. Season with salt.
- Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden and almost cooked through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add asparagus; sauté until scallops are cooked through and asparagus is hot, about 30 seconds. Arrange scallops on plates. Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon sauce around scallops. Garnish with asparagus. Sprinkle with chives.
ASPARAGUS SCALLOP STIR-FRY
With the mild flavors of asparagus, mushrooms, scallops and water chestnuts, this meal-in-one truly captures the essence of spring. Mary Ann Griffin - Bowling Green, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If scallops are large, cut in half and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, chicken broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the asparagus, onion and celery in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove vegetable mixture and set aside., In the same skillet, stir-fry scallops in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Stir chicken broth mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SAUTéED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS PURéE
This elegant, simple recipe is perfect for special occasions and weeknight dinners alike. Briny-sweet scallops are quickly seared, then served on a velvety emerald swath of asparagus purée for springtime flare. Keep the asparagus tips intact for texture, and follow Michael Ruhlman's tricks to bring out the vegetable's bright green hue.
Provided by Michael Ruhlman
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Asparagus: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously (make it as salty as seawater). Trim the woody ends from asparagus and discard; then submerge asparagus in the boiling water. Cover with lid just until the water comes back to a boil, then uncover and cook until al dente (tender but with just a little crunch), 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
- Asparagus are done when they bend without snapping. Use a spider strainer to transfer them to the ice bath; submerge and stir to immediately stop the cooking. Reserve cooking water (to thin purée). Cut asparagus tips and reserve for garnish. Cut stalks into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
- Place asparagus stalks in the blender and cover with lid; pulse a few times. Remove the smaller cap in the lid and turn blender to medium speed. Ladle in a slow stream of cooking water (about ½ cup) to help the asparagus purée. Use caution, as the water and purée are hot! Replace the cap, then purée on high speed. When the purée is smooth, strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any fibrous strands. Salt the purée to taste and set aside.
- Scallops: Place scallops on paper towels in an even layer and pat dry; this is an important step to get a nice sear. Pull off and discard any tough side-muscles (their fibers run against the grain of the rest of the scallop). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil. (Add more as needed to coat the bottom of the skillet.) When the oil begins to ripple, add scallops in an even layer without crowding. Let cook undisturbed, 60-90 seconds. Scallops are ready to flip when they are evenly caramelized and no longer stick to the skillet. Before flipping, sprinkle with sea salt. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the asparagus purée.
- When scallops are golden brown on the first side, they should release easily from the skillet. Using a small offset spatula, flip each scallop to sear the second side; continue sautéing, 30-45 more seconds, depending on size. Remove scallops to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest while finishing the sauce.
- Add half of the asparagus tips to the warmed purée. Add butter, then swirl the saucepan continuously until all the butter has melted and emulsified into the purée to make a rich sauce.
- Immediately before serving, add the lemon juice to the asparagus sauce and stir to combine; taste and adjust seasoning. Divide the sauce among plates or large bowls, then place the scallops on the sauce. Garnish with remaining asparagus tips and serve immediately.
THAI SCALLOP SAUTE
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
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.
THAI SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS
This is a green-curry based dish and is quite easy to make and equally tasty! I found the recipe in July 2008 edition of Good Housekeeping magazine. I made a full batch and it served me 3 very filling meals, 1 fresh and two leftovers that had kept in the fridge over several days. I really like this recipe because I'm a novice in the kitchen, but I love fresh, rich flavors. This recipe gives you both! Easy, yummy, fun! Note 1: I got frozen shrimp from the grocery store and thawed them overnight in the fridge and then shelled and rinsed them - it made no difference as far as I could tell. Note 2: If you're not particularly concerned about appearance, you need only 1 lime - just be careful that you grate it such that you can still slice it and use the wedges later - less wasteful that way. Note 3: I made my own rice that I had at home instead of buying the recommended pre-cooked kind; the amount and kind of rice you serve with the shrimp asparagus mixture is purely preference.
Provided by susaneitelman
Categories Curries
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium bowl, toss shrimp with curry paste to coat. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or just until pink, stirring. Transfer to large bowl.
- To same skillet, add asparagus and 3 tablespoons water; cook 4 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp and water evaporates, stirring often. From 1 lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel; cut remaining lime into 4 wedges.
- Add asparagus to shrimp in bowl. To skillet, add coconut milk and lime peel; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp mixture to skillet. Stir in fish sauce; heat through. Heat rice in microwave as label directs; serve with shrimp and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.7, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 279.1, Carbohydrate 105.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 36.6
AIR FRYER BAY SCALLOPS, ASPARAGUS, AND MUSHROOMS
This medley is great on its own but would be good served over rice too.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Add scallops, asparagus, mushrooms, olive oil, lemon-pepper seasoning, parsley, and paprika to a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through the cook time.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 562.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
THAI-STYLE ASPARAGUS WITH CHILES, GARLIC, & BASIL
Make and share this Thai-Style Asparagus With Chiles, Garlic, & Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over high heat.
- Add oil, making sure bottom of pan is completely oiled.
- Add garlic and minced chile, toss until garlic begins to turn golden; about 15 seconds.
- Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil, about 15 seconds.
- Add the soy sauces, sugar, basil, and 1 T water; stir-fry until basil starts to wilt.
- Serve hot.
- Garnish with sliced chiles.
- For Vegetarian do not use the fish sauce, use the soy sauce.
SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
Savory scallops, crisp-tender asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes blend together beautifully in this fresh-tasting stir-fry from Lisa Lancaster of Tracy, California. Sesame oil and soy sauce delicately accent the colorful combo that's festive enough to serve when company comes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry scallops, mushrooms and garlic in canola oil until scallops are opaque and mushrooms are tender. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened. , Add the asparagus, tomatoes, onions, sesame oil and pepper; heat through. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
Make and share this Scallops and Asparagus Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry scallops, mushrooms and garlic in canola oil until scallops are opaque and mushrooms are tender.
- Stir cornstarch mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened.
- Add the asparagus, tomatoes, onions, sesame oil and pepper; heat through. Serve over rice.
THAI SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS
This is an incredibly quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy weekday meals. I found this in the Chicago Sun-Times and it stated that it serves 2 but I have to double it for my husband and myself. I use Thai Kitchen Sweet Red Chile sauce.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the chile sauce and broth into a medium-size skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, reduce the heat to medium and cook, turning the shrimp, until they turn pink and opaque and are cooked through and the sauce thickens somewhat, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add water to a large skillet to a depth of about 1 inch and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Rinse the asparagus spears and snap off and discard their tough ends. Add the asparagus to the boiling water, reduce heat and simmer until the spears turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain the asparagus and cut them into 1 1/2-inch pieces, then add the soy sauce to them.
- Spoon the shrimp onto plates; garnish the shrimp with asparagus, cilantro and sesame seeds.
- I serve this with steamed jasmine rice.
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, grill the scallops instead of searing them.
- To save time, use pre-cooked asparagus.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice or a dollop of sour cream to the scallops for a tangy flavor.
- Serve the scallops and asparagus over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Garnish the dish with chopped cilantro or green onions for a pop of color.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the scallops and add more asparagus or other vegetables.
- To make a spicy version, add a pinch of chili flakes or sriracha sauce to the sauce.
Conclusion:
Thai-style scallops and asparagus is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The scallops are seared until golden brown and tender, and the asparagus is roasted until crisp-tender. The two are then tossed in a flavorful sauce made with coconut milk, curry paste, and lime juice. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
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