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Pan Seared Asian Scallops

Pan Seared Asian Scallops

Pan Seared Asian Scallops are a simple and delicious way to enjoy this tasty seafood. You can serve them with a simple salad, rice, or vegetables.

Gather all Ingredients

To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Marinade: reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic clove, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch.
  • Sea scallops.
  • Seasonings and oil: salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
  • Garnish: fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.
Ingredients for Pan Seared Asian Scallops

How to make Pan Seared Asian Scallops

  1. Marinade scallops

    In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Add scallops into bowl and marinate for at least 10 minutes. Remove scallops but reserve marinade.

  2. Sauté scallops

    Heat a heavy sauté pan on medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sprinkle scallops with salt and black pepper. Sear scallops on one side for 2 minutes until golden brown. Cook on other side for about 2 more minutes. Then, add marinade to the pan to coat the scallops. Remove scallops and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.

  3. You are done. Yummy!

    Serve scallops with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Pan Seared Asian Scallops: Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of pan should I use for searing scallops?

A non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet works best for searing scallops. Ensure the pan and oil are hot before adding the scallops to achieve a perfect sear.

What sides pair well with Pan-Seared Asian Scallops?

You can use all types of ideas to complement your scallops including jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables, and/or a salad.

Can I use frozen scallops?

While fresh scallops are preferable, you can use frozen scallops if thawed properly. Pat them dry before sautéing.

Can I substitute other seafood for scallops in this recipe?

Absolutely, you can adapt the recipe for shrimp or fish fillets. Adjust cooking times accordingly based on the type of seafood you choose.

Pan Seared Asian Scallops

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Fried Rice with Scallops

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Pan Seared Asian Scallops

These Pan Seared Asian Scallops are a healthy and impressive dinner for a busy weeknight or Sunday dinner. They are easy to make and delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 12 sea scallops
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Add scallops into bowl and marinate for at least 10 minutes. Remove scallops but reserve marinade.
  • Heat a heavy sauté pan on medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sprinkle scallops with salt and black pepper. Sear scallops on one side for 2 minutes until golden brown. Cook on other side for about 2 more minutes. Add marinade to the pan to coat the scallops. Remove scallops and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
  • Serve scallops with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
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Easy Speculoos Tiramisu

Speculoos Tiramisu

Speculoos Tiramisu is a simplified version of a traditional Italian dessert. It combines the irresistible flavors with the spiced charm of Speculoos cookies. No-bake and make-ahead too!

Gather all Ingredients

To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Mascarpone cream: heavy whipping cream, mascarpone, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Biscoff biscuits/cookies and cookie butter. Did you know that the Biscoff brand, and its parent company Lotus, began in a bakery in Lembeke, Belgium, in 1932? Lotus is still headquartered in the small town, and is run by the same family.
  • Coffee: a medium to dark roast coffee will be the best option as you will get the most prominent coffee flavors.
  • Cocoa powder. Did you know that cocoa powder is an end product after cacao beans have been fermented, roasted and pressed to extract most of the cocoa butter?
Ingredients

How to make this Recipe:

  1. Prepare Mascarpone Cream

    In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and vanilla. Whip into soft peaks, then add mascarpone and mix to combine. Spoon a layer of the mascarpone cream into four serving glasses, roughly smoothing the top.

  2. Dip Biscuits into the Coffee

    One at a time, dip four biscuits into the coffee, then place on top of mascarpone mixture in each glass. If needed, snap the cookies to fit before you dip them.

  3. Spread the Cookie Butter

    Spread the cookie butter onto four more biscuits and place these on top of the other cookies in the glasses. If needed, snap the cookies to fit.

  4. Add another layer

    Then, add another layer of mascarpone cream and repeat with a layer of coffee-soaked biscuits and cookie buttered biscuits.

  5. Finish and Enjoy

    Finish with a final layer of mascarpone cream. Finally, refrigerate for 2-3 hours (or overnight) to set, this allows the biscuits to soften then dust the tops with cocoa powder to serve.

Easy Speculoos Tiramisu: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add other flavors to Speculoos Tiramisu?

Yes, you can experiment with additional flavors. Some people add a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or even a splash of liqueur to enhance the taste.

Can I make Speculoos Tiramisu ahead of time?

Yes, Tiramisu generally benefits from some chilling time and making it ahead of time is a great idea. It also allows the flavors to develop.

Can I freeze Speculoos Tiramisu?

Tiramisu is generally not recommended for freezing as the texture of the mascarpone mixture may change upon thawing. It’s best enjoyed fresh or after refrigerating for a few hours.

Easy Speculoos Tiramisu

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Easy Speculoos Tiramisu

Based on the classic Italian dessert, this Speculoos Tiramisu combines the irresistible flavors with the spiced charm of Speculoos cookies.
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 Lotus Biscoff biscuits/cookies
  • ½ cup Biscoff cookie butter
  • 1 cup strong coffee (warm)
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup mascarpone
  • 2 ½ ablespoons confectioners sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and vanilla. Whip into soft peaks, then add mascarpone and mix to combine.
  • Spoon a layer of the mascarpone cream into four serving glasses, roughly smoothing the top.
  • One at a time, dip four biscuits into the coffee, then place on top of mascarpone mixture in each glass. If needed, snap the cookies to fit before you dip them.
  • Spread the cookie butter onto four more biscuits and place these on top of the other cookies in the glasses. If needed, snap the cookies to fit.
  • Then add another layer of mascarpone cream and repeat with a layer of coffee-soaked biscuits and cookie buttered biscuits.
  • Finish with a final layer of mascarpone cream.
  • Refrigerate for 2-3 hours (or overnight) to set, this allows the biscuits to soften then dust the tops with cocoa powder to serve.
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Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread

Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread

Moist, flavorful, and loaded with fresh cranberries, this easy Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Choosing Wholesome Ingredients

Whole Wheat
One of the key steps in making Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread is selecting the right ingredients. Instead of regular all-purpose flour, I like using whole wheat flour. It adds a nutty depth to the bread and brings along the benefits of fiber. I like to use the King Arthur, 100% Organic White Whole Wheat Flour.

Natural Sweeteners
Swap out refined sugar for natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. Not only do they add sweetness, but they also contribute additional nutrients and a more complex flavor.

Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread

The Importance of Fresh Ingredients

Fresh Cranberries and Oranges
I like using fresh cranberries and oranges. Fresh fruits not only enhance the taste but also provide a dose of vitamins and antioxidants. The natural juiciness of the fruits will also keep your Cranberry Orange Bread moist.

Goodness of Cranberries

Many people consider cranberries to be a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content: Health Benefits of Cranberries. Incorporating cranberries into your desserts not only adds a burst of flavor but also brings a nutritional boost.

Gather all Ingredients for this Cranberry Orange Bread.

Gather all Ingredients for this Cranberry Orange Bread

To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients: maple syrup, light olive oil, vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, orange juice, zest of one large orange, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, white whole wheat flour, and cranberries. For Graze: powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest.

How to make this Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread

1. First, preheat the oven to 325 F and line a 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Next, in a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 1 teaspoon of flour. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, sour cream, orange juice, and orange zest and beat together with a hand-held blender on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.

Toss the cranberries with 1 teaspoon of flour.
Fold cranberries into batter.

2. Then, in another bowl, combine salt, baking powder, cinnamon and flour. Add flour mixture to the batter 1/3 at a time, letting the flour incorporate with each addition and continue mixing just until well combined. Fold cranberries into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 80 minutes. Remove from the oven. When the bread has sat for about 15 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake until golden brown.

3. Finally, glaze: mix together orange juice, orange zest and powdered sugar. If needed, add more orange juice or powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Pour glaze over bread.

Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread

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Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread

Healthier Cranberry Orange Bread is absolutely delicious! It is moist, packed with fresh cranberries, and topped with an orange glaze!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ¾ cup light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup orange juice (room temperature)
  • Zest of one large orange
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ cups cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon white whole wheat flour (for cranberries)

Glaze (optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (or to reach desired consistency)
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F and line a 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 1 teaspoon of flour. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, sour cream, orange juice, and orange zest and beat together with a hand-held blender on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then, in another bowl, combine salt, baking powder, cinnamon and flour. Add flour mixture to the batter 1/3 at a time, letting the flour incorporate with each addition and continue mixing just until well combined. Fold cranberries into batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 75 minutes. Remove from the oven. When the bread has sat for about 15 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Glaze: mix together orange juice, orange zest and powdered sugar. If needed, add more orange juice or powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Pour glaze over bread.
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