Scallops, with their tender texture and sweet flavor, and bok choy, with its crisp texture and slightly bitter flavor, make an excellent combination that is elevated even further by a tangy balsamic sauce. This dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great choice for a special occasion meal. The balsamic sauce adds a touch of sophistication, while the vegetables provide a healthy and colorful contrast to the scallops. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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SWEET AND SPICY SCALLOPS AND BOK CHOY
This recipe takes very few ingredients and only a few minutes to put together! This healthy blend of bok choy and scallops would go great over some steamed rice. Slightly adapted from a Chatelaine recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Greens
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, spray with oil. Add bok choy (it will cook down). Stir often until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, pat scallops dry, sprinkle with salt and season with fresh pepper.
- Melt butter in pan over medium. Add scallops (in 2 batches if necessary). Cook 2 minutes and flip to cook other side for 1 to 2 more minutes. If butter turns dark, turn heat down slightly. Only cook for 1 minute per side if using the small scallops.
- Remove scallops to platter, on top of bok choy and tent with foil.
- Add sweet chili sauce, water and vinegar to pan. Boil, stirring until thickened slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over scallops and bok choy. Serve with rice.
SCALLOPS AND BOK CHOY WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the scallops in a single layer with some space between the pieces (so they don't steam). Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally after 30 seconds. (If the scallops were frozen, they may need to cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate the extra liquid they release.)
- Stir in the remaining ingredients except the vinegar. Cook, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the scallops are cooked through (white and opaque, not translucent, in the center), stirring occasionally. Watch carefully; scallops become rubbery when overcooked by even 1 or 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the scallop mixture to a serving platter. Cover to keep warm.
- Add the vinegar to the liquid in the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half. Pour over the scallops.
- Cook's Tip on Scallops
- When scallops are called for, you can use either sea or bay scallops. Bay scallops (as many as 40 per pound) are milder-and more expensive-than sea scallops (12 to 15 per pound). To substitute sea scallops for bay, cut the sea scallops in halves, quarters, or slices.
- Cook's Tip on Bok Choy
- Look for bok choy, with its long white stalks and large dark green leaves, near the cabbage in the produce section. Slices of raw bok choy stalks add a pleasant crunch to salads. Both the stalks and the leaves are good in stir-fry dishes and soups.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 128
- Total fat: 2.0g
- Saturated: 0.5g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated: 1.0g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
- Sodium: 213mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Calcium: 47mg
- Potassium: 474mg
- Dietary Exchanges
- 1/2 other carbohydrate
- 3 very lean meat
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BOK CHOY AND MISO
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Valentine's Day Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Scallop Healthy Bok Choy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thinly sliced green onion tops Whisk first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl to blend. Set sauce aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy; cook until wilted and brown in spots, turning often with tongs, about 3 minutes. Divide bok choy between 2 plates. Add remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil to same skillet. Sprinkle scallops with pepper; add to skillet. Sear scallops until brown and just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove pan from heat. Place scallops between bok choy. Add miso sauce to skillet; stir just until warm, about 3 seconds (if too thick, add more water by teaspoonfuls). Drizzle sauce over scallops and bok choy. Sprinkle with green onions.
BALSAMIC-GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS
Pan-seared scallops may seem intimidating to some, but it's really a simple dish to prepare. Sea scallops are amazingly tender, succulent, and mildly flavored, but when you style them up with a flavorful balsamic glaze, they can be a showstopper. They're sophisticated enough for dinner guests, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet, being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form, about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Move scallops to a serving plate, drizzle glaze on top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 559.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND GINGER BOK CHOY
This is a great vegetable to serve hot. Even those who turn up their noses at trying new things clean their plate!
Provided by Kara Rhodes Murphy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Separate the leaves from the stems of the bok choy. Cut the stems into bite-sized chunks and shred the leaves.
- Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the bok choy stems in the oil until slightly tender, about 3 minutes; add the water and leaves and cook until the water evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the capers, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute more. Sprinkle the vinegar and lemon juice over the bok choy and remove from heat; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 195.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure that your dish is flavorful and delicious.
- Scallops should be cooked quickly over high heat. This will help them to retain their delicate flavor and texture.
- Bok choy should be cooked until it is tender but still slightly crunchy. Overcooking will make it mushy.
- Balsamic sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is especially well-suited for seafood and vegetables.
- This dish can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add more or less garlic, ginger, or red pepper flakes to taste. You can also substitute other vegetables, such as broccoli or asparagus, for the bok choy.
Conclusion:
Scallops and bok choy with balsamic sauce is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy seafood dish, give this recipe a try.
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