Spicy Thai Scallops with Lime Chili
Transform your dinner table with these tantalizing Spicy Thai Scallops with Lime Chili, a dish bursting with bold, exotic flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent seared sea scallops with a vibrant, tangy sauce made from lime juice, red chilies, fish sauce, and a hint of honey, perfectly balanced to ignite your taste buds. Enhanced by aromatic garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs like cilantro and basil, this dish delivers a perfect harmony of heat and zest in just 25 minutes. Whether served alongside fluffy jasmine rice or a crisp salad, these Thai-inspired scallops are an elegant yet effortless choice for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Sea scallops (large)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 pieces Red chilies, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1.5 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
Place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes on one side, without moving, until a golden crust forms. Flip the scallops and sear for another 1-2 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic, sliced red chilies, and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir until the ingredients are well combined and the sauce begins to simmer.
Return the scallops to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the scallops in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the scallops and slightly thicken the sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh cilantro and basil over the scallops.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, alongside steamed jasmine rice or a light salad if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 7651 mg | 333% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1421 mg | 30% | |
*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.
