Best 9 Stir Fried Scallops Recipes

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Stir-fried scallops is a classic dish that combines the delicate flavor of scallops with a variety of vegetables, sauces, and spices. This versatile dish can be prepared in minutes, making it a great option for a quick and easy meal. Whether you prefer a simple stir-fry with a few basic ingredients or a more complex dish with a variety of flavors, there is sure to be a stir-fried scallop recipe that will satisfy your taste buds.

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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

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS



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Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. -Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry asparagus and red pepper until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add scallops. Stir-fry until scallops are firm and opaque, 3 minutes. , Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH BROCCOLI



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This Asian-inspired dish is a quick fix for a delicious dinner. Sea scallops stir-fried with broccoli, mushroom and red pepper, served over white rice - a mild meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb fresh broccoli
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms
1 lb uncooked sea scallops
1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Trim the large leaves from the broccoli, and cut off any tough ends of lower stems. Rinse broccoli with cool water. Cut stems and florets into bite-size pieces. Cut stem ends from the mushrooms, and cut the mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices.
  • If the scallops are larger than 1 inch in diameter, cut each in half. Rinse with cool water, and pat dry with paper towels. Drain the roasted red peppers in a strainer; cut the red peppers into slices.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the rice and water to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. While the rice is cooking, continue with the recipe.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan or 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Stir in the scallops, broccoli and roasted red peppers. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallops are white and opaque. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Place the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Gradually stir the chicken broth into the cornstarch until the mixture is smooth. Stir the broth mixture and soy sauce into the scallop mixture. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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This is from Stir-Fries Best-Ever Wok and Pan Recipes. If you can't get fresh sugar snap peas use either thawed frozen ones or snow peas. corected for the missing amount of soy sauce.

Provided by Sandyg61

Categories     Asian

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ginger, minced
2/3 lb sugar snap pea
1 lb scallops
2 scallions, cut into 1 inch lengths
2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat wok over medium heat, add the oil and swirl to coat the surface of the wok.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until fragrent.
  • Add the peas and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the scallops and scallions and cook for 1 minute, or until the scallions are wilted.
  • Stir in the oyster and soy sauces, sesame oil and sugar and heat for 1 minute, or until warmed through.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 581.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 21.1

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS



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Frozen scallops are acceptable for dish if fresh are not available. Remove the shells first if you are using fresh in the Chinese dish. Cook time includes 20-minute standing time. From Ethnic Cuisine.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces shucked scallops
2 teaspoons salt
8 ounces fresh asparagus spears
3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 ounces canned bamboo shoots, drained, rinsed, and julienned or 2 ounces fresh bamboo shoots, boiled in water for 30 minutes, drained and julienned
1 small carrot, finely sliced
4 slices fresh gingerroot
1 pinch white pepper
2 tablespoons shaoxing rice wine
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the scallops with half the salt. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Trim the asparagus, discarding the tough ends. Cut into 2-inch pieces and blanch in a large pan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a preheated wok or deep pan over high heat. Add the scallops and stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove, drain on paper towels, set aside.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Return the scallops and vegetables to the pan and add the pepper, rice wine, and stock. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes, then toss through the sesame oil and serve immediately.

VIETNAMESE STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS



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Make and share this Vietnamese Stir-Fried Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili paste (to taste)
6 ounces rice vermicelli
1 1/2 lbs medium scallops
1/4 cup peanut oil
4 green onions, white part only, thinly sliced on the diagonal (set aside green parts for garnish)
2 carrots, thinly julienned
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup cilantro
salt

Steps:

  • Coconut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Set aside.
  • Stir-fry: In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the vermicelli and soak for about 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Set aside.
  • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
  • Heat half the peanut oil in a wok over high heat. Brown half the scallops, about 1 minute per side. Season with salt and set aside. Repeat with the remaining oil and scallops. Set aside.
  • In the same wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry the onions, carrots and garlic in the sesame oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the coconut sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallops and cook just long enough to heat through.
  • Serve on the vermicelli. Garnish with green onions, peanuts and cilantro.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH LETTUCE



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From Wei-Chuan's Cookbook, Chinese Cuisine. This is an authentic chinese recipe. The dried scallops or dried shrimp lends a complex aroma to the clean crisp lettuce. Dried scallops are expensive, but they lend a sweet seafood taste and is much preferred, the dried shrimp is tasty too, but the flavor is more robust. Although I made this as is with the dried scallops --it was excellent, and I loved the texture of the lettuce, I find iceberg void of the nutrients of true green leafy vegetables favored by the Chinese. Therefore, this dish can be made with romaine lettuce, baby bok choy or pea shoot leaves (which are abundant in late winter and early spring in chinatowns in major cities.) We actually ordered this dish with scallop/pea shoot leaves recently over Chinese New Year in a restaurant and it would've been tastier with this sauce!

Provided by pizzamoon5-toss

Categories     Greens

Time 10h10m

Yield 1 platter, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 dried scallops or 2 tablespoons dried shrimp
water, for soaking (soak in the fridge the morning of dinner)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper or 1 pinch white pepper, if you have it
1 cup strong chicken broth (if using canned, college inn is recommended, but cut back on salt)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (this is my adaptation or addition)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons oil (I reduced amount to 1 TB)
1 scallion, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 head iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Early morning PRE-PREP:.
  • Place the scallops in a bowl; add 1/2 cup water, soak for approximately 10 hours (or steam for 1 hour) til the scallops are softened.
  • Final Prep:.
  • Wash and tear lettuce into large sheets.
  • Remove scallops and drain, retaining soaking liquid. Tear the scallops into shreds. Place the shredded scallops, retained liquid, and the sauce ingredients into a pot; bring to boil, Add the cornstarch slurry/thickner into the pot and allow to thicken, then set aside.
  • Heat a wok (or saute pan) over med-high heat, add oil, and add the scallions, stir-fry until fragrant and then add lettuce. Continue stir-frying until it is limp. Remove from heat and using a slotted spoon (or drain the lettuce) and add to the scallop sauce. Reheat the lettuce and scallop sauce over medium heat and transfer to a serving platter and serve.
  • IF using dried shrimp, the shrimp must be rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes until soft before using.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH BASIL



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Make and share this Stir-Fried Scallops With Fresh Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories     Asian

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces fresh scallops
2 tablespoons oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 fresh lime leaves, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup dried Chinese mushrooms
1/4 cup bamboo shoot, shredded
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
15 sweet basil (Thai)

Steps:

  • Rise scallops and score diagonally.
  • In a wok, heat oil, garlic and lime leaves on high heat until oil bubbles.
  • Add scallops, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until scallops are cooked.
  • Mix in basil and serve on a bed of steamed cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 461.7, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 10.2

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH MIXED VEGETABLES



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound scallops
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup dried onion
6 snow peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons oils
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Stock, Chicken or favorite stock
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Quarter scallops or cut in 1/4-inch slices if large cut in half if small.2. Cut bamboo shoots first in 1/4-inch slices, then in 1/2-inch sections. Slice celery in 1/4-inch sections. Slice dried onions. Stem snow peas. 3. Blend cornstarch, soy sauce and cold water to a paste. 4. Heat oil. Add salt, then scallops, and stir-fry to coat with oil (about 1/2 minute). Add vegetables and stir-fry about 2 minutes more. 5. Add stock and sugar and heat quickly. Then cook, stirring, over medium heat, until vegetables are done (2 to 3 minutes). 6. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken. Serve at once.VARIATIONS: * For the vegetables, substitute 1 pound string beans, cut in 1/2-inch lengths and parboiled and 2 tomatoes, peeled and cubed. Add the beans in step 4, the tomatoes after step 5. * Or substitute 1/2 cup water chestnuts, 1/2 cup white onions and 1/2 cup celery, all sliced. Add in step 4. Then, after step 5, add 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks. * In step 1, dredge the scallops lightly with flour. * In step 3, add a few drops of sesame oil to the cornstarch paste. * In step 4, add to the hot oil 2 slices fresh ginger root and 1 garlic clove, both minced, and stir-fry to brown lightly. Then stir-fry scallops. Sprinkle with the salt and a dash of pepper before adding the vegetables. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use high-quality scallops. Fresh, dry-packed scallops are best. Avoid scallops that are frozen, canned, or have been treated with chemicals.
  • Sear the scallops quickly over high heat. This will help to develop a nice crust and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too many scallops to the pan at once, they will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the scallops until they are just opaque in the center. Overcooked scallops will be tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. They are best enjoyed hot off the pan.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried scallops are a quick and easy seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give stir-fried scallops a try.

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