Seared Scallops With Sweet Chilli Sauce
These succulent scallop skewers are infused with a fragrant paste of fresh ginger, coriander, and garlic, adding layers of aromatic flavor to each bite. Sear them in a hot pan until golden and serve with a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce for a delightful appetizer or main dish. It's a simple yet impressive recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- knob of fresh root ginger
- handful coriander stems or leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil , plus extra for cooking
- 20 scallops
- sweet chilli sauce , to serve (recipe below)
Instructions
- Place the ginger, coriander and garlic in a pestle and mortar, then pound to a paste. Add the oil and mix through. Pour over the scallops and rub in until they are covered with the mixture. Thread each scallop onto a skewer (see Know-how, below). Can be done up to 1 day in advance.
- To cook, heat a non-stick frying pan until really hot. Place a couple of skewers in the pan and cook for 2 mins, until starting to turn golden. Turn over, drizzle with more oil if needed, then cook for another min. Serve with sweet chilli sauce.
Cook Time
3M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Makes 20
Nutrition
- Calories: 51 calories
- Fat Content: 3 grams fat
- Protein Content: 6 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.17 milligram of sodium
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