Sea Scallops with Miso Mustard Sauce

Elevate your seafood dinner with these irresistible Sea Scallops with Miso Mustard Sauce, a perfect combination of restaurant-quality elegance and easy weeknight cooking. This recipe highlights sweet and tender scallops, seared to golden perfection for a caramelized crust, before being coated in a luscious, umami-packed sauce made from white miso paste, whole-grain mustard, soy sauce, and a touch of honey. The quick 10-minute prep and cook time make this dish surprisingly simple, yet sophisticated enough to impress guests or satisfy your craving for gourmet flavors at home. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, these scallops are perfect for serving over a bed of rice, alongside roasted vegetables, or as the star of a light and flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Sea scallops
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons White miso paste
• 1 tablespoon Whole-grain mustard
• 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat dry the sea scallops with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, gently add the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 3

Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on the first side, without moving them, until a golden crust forms. Flip the scallops and add the butter to the pan.

Step 4

Cook for an additional 2 minutes on the second side, spooning the melted butter over the scallops for added flavor. Remove the scallops from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 6

Stir in the miso paste, whole-grain mustard, rice vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and is well combined.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and return the scallops to the pan, spooning the miso mustard sauce over them to coat gently.

Step 8

Transfer the scallops to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(542.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	869.4

Total Fat 45.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 178.6mg	0%
Sodium 5218.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 80.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 109.8mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1501.6mg	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: 45.8%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 18.4%