Crispy Scallops with Soy Dipping Sauce
Delight your taste buds with these Crispy Scallops with Soy Dipping Sauce, a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Large sea scallops are coated in a light, flavorful mixture of flour, cornstarch, and spices, then pan-fried to golden, crispy perfection. The star of the show is the tangy soy dipping sauce, infused with the warmth of fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of sweetness from honey. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh green onion for an extra touch of sophistication and serve these scallops hot for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a standout main course.
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces large sea scallops
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 piece green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and remove the side muscle if still attached.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Step 3
Dredge each scallop in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and set them aside on a plate.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the dipping sauce. Top with sliced green onion and sesame seeds, if using. Set aside.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the scallops to the skillet, spacing them evenly and ensuring they do not touch.
Step 7
Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Step 8
Serve the scallops immediately with the soy dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (636.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1345.2 |
| Total Fat 71.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 39.5g | |
| Cholesterol 147.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5892.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.8g | |
| Protein 87.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 107.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1588.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories