With its delicate texture and sweet flavor, succulent baby scallops are a delightful addition to any stir-fry dish. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this versatile seafood can be cooked in a variety of ways to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for succulent baby scallop stir fry, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and memorable culinary experience.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY STIR-FRY WITH SCALLOPS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
BAY SCALLOP STIR-FRY
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
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
SCALLOP STIR-FRY
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
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 AND ASPARAGUS
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
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
SEA SCALLOP STIR-FRY
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
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
SPICY SCALLOP FETTUCCINE
This attractive savory stir-fry from Dot Christiansen of Bettendorf, Iowa stars succulent, quick-cooking scallops. "It may seem that timing is everything when you first try this recipe, but you'll soon realize you can pretty much just throw it together," she hints. "It's well worth it!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil for 4 minutes. Add the peas, onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer or until carrots are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm. Drain fettuccine and toss with butter; keep warm., In the skillet, combine wine, water, tarragon, bouillon and cayenne. Bring to a boil; add scallops. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and scallops are opaque. Add pasta and vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STIR-FRY
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
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STIR-FRY
I found this recipe from a brochure that came with my new Anchor Corningware.... The brochure was called "Cooking with Bob and Joyce" I had to try this and it was amazing....So easy and wonderful on a summer day not having to heat house with stove or oven since it's cooked in the microwave.... Serve over cooked white rice....
Provided by gertc96
Categories Lactose Free
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 2 quart casserole, combine Japanese-style vegetables and pea pods.
- Cover and microwave at High for 4-5 minutes, or until vegetables are defrosted. Stir once to break apart.
- Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- In 2-cup measuring, blend water, cornstarch, soy sauce, sherry, oil, sugar and ginger.
- Microwave at High for 3 to 4 minutes, or until mixture is thickened and translucent, stirring twice.
- Pour over vegetables.
- Stir in shrimp and scallops.
- Re-cover and microwave at High for 7-10 minutes, or until shrimp and scallops are opaque, stirring twice.
- Let stand, covered for 10 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 127.7, Sodium 679.3, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 23.5
SUCCULENT BABY SCALLOP STIR-FRY
I purchased baby scallops without a recipe in mind so with some vegetables I had in my refrigerator I came up with this gloriously rich dish! The best part about this recipe is you can use any of your favorite vegetables and it will surely be a hit.
Provided by SOMERTIME247
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2 , 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fry the 2 pieces of bacon until brown, remove from grease and set aside. Drain excess grease but DO NOT wipe the pan clean.
- Throw diced vegetables in to the same pan and heat 4 minutes on medium to high heat until vegetables soften slightly.
- While vegetables cook, crumble bacon.
- Stir in baby scallops and crumbed bacon to the pan of your cooking vegetables.
- Continue to cook together for an additional 4 minutes.
- Use to top linguini, rice or nothing at all and enjoy!
STIR FRY SCALLOPS
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
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
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
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
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
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 VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Provided by Katherine Grasso
Categories Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry Scallop Fall Bon Appétit New Jersey
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce with cornstarch in small bowl. Heat sesame and peanut oils in wok or heavy skillet over high heat. Add vegetables, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add scallops and stir-fry until almost cooked through, about 1 minute. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to wok. Stir until liquid boils and thickens and scallops are opaque, about 2 minutes. Transfer to platter and serve immediately.
STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS
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
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
SCALLOP AND SHIITAKE STIR-FRY
From Raymond Blanc. Four servings is based on serving as a starter or a light meal. Monkfish can be substituted for the scallops, and if you can't find bok choy you can use Chinese cabbage or spinach.
Provided by AmandaInOz
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut each scallop in half and each coral into three pieces.
- Heat a wok with the two oils. Add the scallops and the corals, and toss for one minute over high heat.
- Add the mushrooms, bok choy stalks and sugar snap peas, then stir-fry for one minute further.
- spoon in the ginger and garlic, along with the bok choy leaves and a little water, and stir-fry all together for another minute or two until the leaves have wilted.
- Add the lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve on warm plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 190.2, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1, Protein 6.6
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stir-fry.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the scallops will not cook evenly and will become tough.
- Cook the scallops over high heat. This will help them to sear and develop a nice color.
- Don't overcook the scallops. They should be cooked through but still slightly tender.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately. This will help to preserve the flavor and texture of the scallops.
Conclusion:
Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be used in a variety of dishes. This succulent baby scallop stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. Serve this stir-fry with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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