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.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Peel and finely grate the ginger. Mince the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the green onions and set aside for garnish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and lemon juice. Set the sauce aside.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Transfer the scallops to a serving plate and drizzle the remaining sauce over them. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Step 9

Serve immediately with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(609.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	961.4

Total Fat 44.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 186.0mg	0%
Sodium 5365.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 97.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106.4mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1739.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 39.4%

Carbs: 20.3%