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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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)
Directions
Step 1
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh cilantro and basil over the scallops.
Step 8
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, alongside steamed jasmine rice or a light salad if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (556.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 739.5 |
| Total Fat 29.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 173.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7650.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.0g | |
| Protein 86.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 87.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1420.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories