Best 10 Sea Scallop Stir Fry Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of sea scallops in a stir fry. This quick and easy recipe offers a delightful blend of succulent sea scallops, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce that will leave you craving for more. With just a few simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

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SPICY STIR-FRY WITH SCALLOPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
About 2 teaspoons sriracha (more or less to taste)
1 pound scallops (16/20), cleaned
One 15-ounce can baby corn, cut in half crosswise
1 yellow summer squash, diced
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
8 ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 Fresno or Thai chile, sliced thin
Jasmine rice, for serving
3 scallions, sliced thin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil.
  • In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger and sriracha. Set aside.
  • Add the scallops to the skillet and sear until nice and browned, 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Crank up the heat to high. Add the baby corn, squash and broccoli and cook, stirring everything around, for 2 minutes. Then add the snow peas and chile pepper and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
  • Give the reserved sauce a quick stir and add it to the skillet along with 1/2 cup water. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about a minute or two. Add the scallops back to the skillet and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
  • Serve immediately over rice and garnish with the scallions and cilantro.

SEA SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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Looking for a hearty seafood dinner? Then try this stir fry that's made with sea scallops, vegetables and noodles - ready in 30 minutes. Perfect if you love Asian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 pound sea scallops, cut in half
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Reserve seasoning packet from noodles. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • While noodles are cooking, heat olive oil in wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add asparagus, bell pepper, onion and garlic; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add scallops; stir-fry until white.
  • Mix contents of reserved seasoning packet, the soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil and pepper sauce; stir into scallop mixture. Stir in noodles; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg

SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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Soy sauce and sesame oil flavor this scrumptious scallop stir-fry.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 pound sea scallops, cut in half
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Reserve seasoning packet from noodles. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • While noodles are cooking, heat olive oil in wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add asparagus, bell pepper, onion and garlic; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add scallops; stir-fry until white.
  • Mix contents of seasoning packet, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil and pepper sauce; stir into scallops mixture. Stir in noodles; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS



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Scallops meet mild tomato in this sublime stovetop supper. Try serving the saucy mixture over rice or angel hair pasta, and garnish with cilantro if you like. -Stephany Gocobacki, San Rafael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound sea scallops, halved
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked pasta or rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add scallops; stir-fry until scallops turn opaque. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes longer. , Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Serve over pasta or rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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This is a simple and light-tasting scallop and shrimp stir-fry. When served with rice, it makes a delicious meal.

Provided by Shana

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
½ pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound raw scallops
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and onion; stir-fry until tender yet still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Stir-fry shrimp and scallops until almost opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Return cooked vegetables to the skillet; stir in lemon juice. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 135.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 600.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

BAY SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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Bay scallops may be sweet, but they're not shy. Here, they stand up to the intense combo of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and ginger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
2 bunches scallions, white and green parts separated, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 carrots, halved lengthwise, or quartered if large, and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 pound bay scallops, patted dry

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add rice, and return to a boil, stirring once. Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let steam for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high. Add bell pepper, scallion whites, carrots, and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallops and scallion greens; cook, stirring occasionally, until scallops are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Whisk sauce briefly, and add to skillet; cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Serve scallop stir-fry over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g

STIR FRY SCALLOPS



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DONT BOTHER WITH TAKE-OUT. THIS IS SO QUICK AND EASY AND IT WILL SATISFY YOUR CRAVING FOR CHINESE. GET THE SCALLOPS ON SALE AND YOUR DINNER WILL BE ECONOMICAL TOO!

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 lb fresh large scallop
1 lb fresh snow pea
1 lb fresh white mushroom, sliced
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 onion, quartered and separated
1 -2 tablespoon peanut oil
hot cooked rice or angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • RINSE SCALLOPS WELL, PAT DRY.
  • WASH AND REMOVE ENDS FROM SNOW PEAS, SLICE MUSHROOMS 1/4" THICK, CUT PEPPERS INTO 1/2" PIECES.
  • DIVIDE MARINADE IN HALF.
  • TOSS SCALLOPS WITH 1/2 MARINADE.
  • HEAT OIL IN WOK AND STIR FRY SCALLOPS ABOUT 4-5 MINS.
  • REMOVE SCALLOPS AND SET ASIDE.
  • STIR FRY VEGETABLES UNTIL TENDER CRISP.
  • ABOUT 3-4 MINS.
  • PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS BACK INTO WOK, ADD REMAINING MARINADE.
  • STIR UNTIL HEATED THROUGH.
  • SERVE OVER RICE OR ANGEL HAIR PASTA.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 701.6, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 15.9, Protein 27.8

SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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This saucy seafood stir-fry from our Test Kitchen features scallops, curry, ginger and a colorful medley of vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces fresh or frozen sea scallops, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • If scallops are large, cut in half and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, saute carrots and celery in 1-1/2 teaspoons hot oil for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and green onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, curry powder and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute longer. Remove vegetable mixture and set aside., In the same skillet, stir-fry scallops in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until scallops turn opaque. Stir sauce and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to the pan; heat through. serve over hot cooked rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF & SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Beef & Scallop Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Meat

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lb beef, cut for stir fry
1 pinch red pepper flakes
3/4 lb sea scallops
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups sliced green onions
1 tablespoon water
1 pinch fresh ginger
1 pinch white pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet until almost smoking.
  • Add garlic and beef, then scallops, and stir-fry about 30 seconds.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir-fry beef and scallops another 20 to 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 895.4, Fat 87.7, SaturatedFat 34.7, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 950.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.2

SCALLOP AND SNAP PEA STIR-FRY



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Scallops are rich and sweet and can be substituted for shrimp in most dishes. When buying, choose scallops that are similar in size and are pink or ivory (not white).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound small sea scallops, side muscle removed
Coarse salt
1 small onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Asian garlic-chili sauce
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over high heat, warm oil, about 1minute; swirl to coat bottom of pan evenly. Add scallops, flat sides down, and cook until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with salt. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook, stirring, until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ginger, sugar snap peas, and 1/2 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add scallops, lime juice, chili sauce, and cilantro. Toss to coat. Season with salt, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Scallops: Fresh scallops have a sweet, delicate flavor and a firm texture. If you can't find fresh scallops, frozen scallops will also work, but they may be a bit tougher.
  • Clean the Scallops Properly: Before cooking, make sure to clean the scallops thoroughly. Remove the tough side muscle and any remaining bits of shell. Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Season the Scallops Well: Scallops have a mild flavor, so it's important to season them well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can also marinate the scallops for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking to add even more flavor.
  • Cook the Scallops Quickly: Scallops cook very quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Cook them over high heat for just a few minutes per side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
  • Serve the Scallops Immediately: Scallops are best served immediately after cooking. You can serve them over rice, noodles, or vegetables, or you can use them in salads or soups.

Conclusion:

Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals. By following these tips, you can cook scallops that are perfectly tender and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give scallops a try!

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