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.
How to make Pan Seared Asian Scallops
- 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.
- 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.
- You are done. Yummy!
Serve scallops with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Pan Seared Asian Scallops: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
You can use all types of ideas to complement your scallops including jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables, and/or a salad.
While fresh scallops are preferable, you can use frozen scallops if thawed properly. Pat them dry before sautéing.
Absolutely, you can adapt the recipe for shrimp or fish fillets. Adjust cooking times accordingly based on the type of seafood you choose.
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Pan Seared Asian Scallops
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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