Ginger Scallops
Elevate your dining experience with these exquisite Ginger Scallops—an impressive yet surprisingly simple seafood dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Delicately seared sea scallops form a golden crust for a perfect caramelized exterior, while a luscious glaze of fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice adds a bold, aromatic flavor profile. Butter-basted to perfection and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Perfect for a quick but elegant dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these pan-seared scallops are the ultimate showcase of gourmet cooking at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to ensure they sear properly. Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Finely grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the scallops in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them, until a golden brown crust forms.
Flip the scallops and add the butter to the skillet. Cook the scallops for another 2-3 minutes, basting them with the melted butter, then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet. Stir for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice to create a glaze. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Return the scallops to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the glaze. Cook for 1 more minute to warm them through.
Transfer the scallops to a serving dish, drizzle with the remaining glaze from the skillet, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 210 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 3205 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1283 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
