Pan Seared Scallops with Asian Dipping Sauce
Elevate your seafood game with this delectable recipe for Pan Seared Scallops with Asian Dipping Sauce. Featuring perfectly caramelized sea scallops, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, and seared in a blend of vegetable oil and butter for a rich, golden crust, this dish is both elegant and easy to prepare. Pair these tender scallops with a bold, flavor-packed dipping sauce made with soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, all topped with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for an upscale dinner at home or an impressive appetizer for guests. Serve your scallops with the dipping sauce on the side and a sprinkle of fresh scallions for a restaurant-quality presentation that's guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large sea scallops
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons scallions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle them evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, place the scallops in the skillet, flat-side down, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them until a golden-brown crust forms.
Flip the scallops and add the butter to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter over the scallops as they cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the scallops and set aside on a plate.
To make the Asian dipping sauce, combine the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced scallions in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, then sprinkle them over the dipping sauce for additional flavor.
Serve the scallops immediately with the dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with extra scallions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1133 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 7% | |
*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.
