Scallops With Spicy Garlic Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Pan-seared sea scallops served over tender asparagus with a savory, spicy garlic and shiitake mushroom sauce.
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Scallops With Spicy Garlic Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 450
Dietary:
V Vegan

Description

This elegant yet approachable dish features plump sea scallops seared to golden perfection and paired with crisp-tender asparagus. The star of the recipe is the vibrant spicy garlic sauce, crafted from shiitake mushrooms, fresh garlic, and a blend of soy sauce, sake, and hon-dashi for deep umami flavor. A touch of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick that balances the richness of the butter. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weeknight meal, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.

Directions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook asparagus pieces in the boiling water for 1 minute until crisp-tender.
  3. Drain asparagus well and set aside.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet.
  6. Sauté mushrooms and garlic until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add grated onion to the skillet and stir for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in soy sauce, sake, hon-dashi, and cayenne pepper.
  9. Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  10. Remove the sauce from heat and set aside.
  11. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  12. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy medium skillet over high heat.
  13. Add scallops to the hot skillet in a single layer.
  14. Sauté scallops until golden brown on one side and almost cooked through, about 3 minutes total (do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary).
  15. Add the blanched asparagus to the skillet with the scallops and toss until heated through, about 1 minute.
  16. Pour the prepared sauce over the scallops and asparagus.
  17. Simmer everything together for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  18. Divide the scallops and asparagus between 2 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 900mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: scallops, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, garlic sauce, spicy, seafood, dinner, pan-seared, umami, quick meal, date night, easy recipe, healthy, gluten-free option, asian-inspired
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