Scallops with Ginger
Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible Scallops with Ginger recipe, where tender, golden-seared sea scallops meet the bold flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, and a perfectly balanced soy-honey glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick yet sophisticated dish is a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. The secret lies in creating a caramelized crust on the scallops before tossing them in the silky, umami-packed sauce infused with sesame oil and a splash of lemon juice for brightness. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh green onions, these scallops are bursting with flavor and pair beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. Treat your taste buds to this restaurant-quality dish that's simple to prepare and impossible to resist. Keywords: seared scallops recipe, scallops with ginger, quick seafood recipes, soy sauce glaze, weeknight dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Peel and finely grate the ginger. Mince the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the green onions and set aside for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and lemon juice. Set the sauce aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the scallops in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until a golden crust forms. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add the ginger and garlic to the same skillet. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the scallops to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes just to heat through.
Transfer the scallops to a serving plate and drizzle the remaining sauce over them. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 5366 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 97.3 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*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.
