Stir Fried Scallops

These Stir Fried Scallops offer a quick and elegant weeknight dinner option that balances sweet, salty, and zesty flavors. The delicate seafood is seared to perfection in a hot wok, then tossed in a glossy glaze made from honey, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, ginger, and garlic. The result is tender, succulent scallops with a beautiful caramelized exterior. This dish comes together in under ten minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings when you crave something gourmet but simple. Serve over steamed rice or alongside crisp snow peas for a complete, restaurant-quality meal at home.

Cooking Method: Stir Frying

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 17.0

Description

These Stir Fried Scallops offer a quick and elegant weeknight dinner option that balances sweet, salty, and zesty flavors. The delicate seafood is seared to perfection in a hot wok, then tossed in a glossy glaze made from honey, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, ginger, and garlic. The result is tender, succulent scallops with a beautiful caramelized exterior. This dish comes together in under ten minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings when you crave something gourmet but simple. Serve over steamed rice or alongside crisp snow peas for a complete, restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

1 pound Scallops
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 clove Garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoon Lemon juice
2 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Honey

Directions

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic until the honey is fully dissolved.
2
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
3
Add the scallops to the sauce mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
4
Heat a heavy iron skillet or wok over high heat for 3 minutes until very hot.
5
Add the vegetable oil to the pan and heat for another 30 seconds until shimmering.
6
Add the marinated scallops to the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring they do not crowd the pan.
7
Stir-fry the scallops constantly for about 3 minutes, or until they are opaque and lightly golden brown. Reduce cooking time if using smaller bay scallops.
8
Transfer the cooked scallops to a serving plate immediately to prevent overcooking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 17.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 422.9mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 0.6g2%

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

Note

Serve these scallops immediately while hot. They pair beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or crisp vegetables like snow peas or green beans.

For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

Ensure your wok or skillet is smoking hot before adding the oil to achieve a proper sear rather than steaming the scallops.

If the scallops are large, you may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Keywords: scallops, stir fry, seafood, honey soy, lemon, garlic, ginger, quick dinner, asian inspired, wok, sushi grade, gluten free option, healthy protein, easy recipe, weeknight meal

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